Bukkene Bruse Appraisal

Bukkene Bruse på Badeland children's book

This item is a children's hardback book titled 'Bukkene Bruse på Badeland'. The cover features a vibrant light blue background, likely representing water, with numerous cartoon-style anthropomorphic animal characters depicted as if swimming or floating. The title, 'Bukkene Bruse på Badeland', is prominently displayed in green outlined lettering in the upper middle section of the cover. Above the title, in smaller, less contrasting text, are the authors' names: 'Bjørn F. Rørvik Gry Moursund'. The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, with a folk-art or naive artistic style. Key characters include several goats (likely the 'Bukkene Bruse' or 'Three Billy Goats Gruff'), a pig wearing a hat, a donkey in a swimsuit, and various other fantastical creatures in bright hues such as orange, red, pink, and white. Many characters are shown with facial expressions suggesting excitement or mischief. The overall construction appears to be a standard hardback binding, as indicated by the stiff, flat cover. There's a small section of a yellow ribbon or bookmark visible along the left edge of the book. The book's condition appears very good, with no visible tears, scuffs, or significant wear on the cover. The colors are bright and unfaded. It shows no signs of repairs or significant aging. The design suggests it is a modern children's book, likely from the 21st century, given its contemporary illustration style and production quality. The publisher's logo, 'Cappelen Damm', is faintly visible at the bottom right corner of the cover. The distinct artistic style of the illustrations, characterized by bold outlines and simple, yet expressive, forms, indicates a deliberate creative direction.