Popular Norwegian Children’s Book Series Kokosbananas Dominates Streaming Charts in Sweden and Finland
The popular Norwegian children’s series, Kokosbananas, is currently topping Storytel and Bookbeat’s children’s charts in Sweden and is prominently placed on The Bookseller Association in Finland’s ‘What Finland Reads’ list.
While the books have had great success in their original market, they are brand new to Swedish and Finnish audiences, who are only just discovering the series – and it seems these new markets have already given it a warm welcome.
“We’re thrilled to see Kokosbananas taking off in Sweden and Finland,” says Stephanie Andén, Publishing Director for Global Licensing at Saga Egmont. “It’s a testament to the power of a fun and inventive universe that appeals to both kids and adults – and works well in several markets.”
The charming children’s book series follows the adventures of an inventor who’s half coconut, half banana. The success of Kokosbananas reflects the impact of its engaging storytelling and infectious humor and is proof that great storytelling truly transcends borders.
The books are released as audiobooks, each of them brought to life with vivid sound design, catchy songs, and a dynamic performance by voice actors. These enhanced productions have added to the listening experience and helped the series stand out in crowded children’s content markets.
The first Kokosbananas books were released in Finland between April and June and in Sweden in June by Saga Egmont.
About the Author Rolf Magne Andersen
Rolf Magne Golten Andersen (b. 1983) is the author of the Kokosbananas series. He has a background in film, radio, and television, and has also written for various comedy shows and events.
About the Kokosbananas Series
Kokosbananas is a little inventor who lives with his family Mom Banana, Dad Kokos and his little sister Baby Koko. In the inventor’s shed, Kokosbananas makes crazy inventions, which always gets him into strange situations. Kokosbananas appeals to young and old, and is best read together. With Kokosbananas you get excitement, silliness and a good dose of humor. Source
Want to dive more into this news story? Read the article about the deal for the Kokosbananas books with Norway’s biggest publisher Cappelen Damm.
About Saga Egmont
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