Svovel Oslo

Magic little bookstore for kids

Eva from Oslo

""Svovel" in Oslo is a magical little bookshop for kids. They have handpicked, beautifully illustrated volumes filled with fantastic stories & creatures..."

I have adored books for as long as I can remember. They work like keys, unlocking our imagination, and that is especially important for kids: in an instant, we can dive into many different worlds - one greater than another.

Svovel is a magical little place. This independent specialised bookstore for kids is full of handpicked, beautifully illustrated volumes filled with fantastic stories and creatures. Every time I am there, I have a hard time leaving the shop, and so does my son. There are books for toddlers and others for older kids; ones that paint the story only trough illustrations and others using the help of words. Last time I was there, I even found one where the readers needed to create a story themselves - what a cool concept!

I urge you to go and peek inside. Maybe you can surprise your kids with a new bedtime story, or maybe you are just looking for a beautiful high-quality gift. Imagination is one of the most precious and unique qualities we humans possess and it should be taught and nourished.

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Oslo Spotter Eva

About me I grew up on the sunny side of the Alps, in Slovenia, and my interest in wooden architecture took me to Norway during my studies. As you can see, I never left and I am happy and proud to call the North my home now. I work as an architect, but my creative brain always engages with numerous other fun projects on the side: I have a small design brand called Leva, organize pop-up foodie events with friends or develop ideas in Ohøy design collective. My biggest playground, however, is nature, and there is plenty of it in Norway. I love the great outdoors and I try to ded...

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