Thorbjørn Egner
An image from Three Robbers and a Lion, one of the productions that also features Thorbjørn Egner.
Thorbjørn Egner

Thorbjørn Egner

December 12, 1912

Thorbjørn Egner (December 12, 1912 – December 24, 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).

Karius and Baktus

Karius and Baktus

1955

Three Robbers and a Lion

Three Robbers and a Lion

2022

In the Forest of Huckybucky

In the Forest of Huckybucky

2016

Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by

Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by

1988

When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom

When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom

1980

A három jószívű rabló

1979