Svein Nyhus

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Svein Nyhus

Svein Nyhus 2005
Born January 23, 1962(1962-01-23)
Tønsberg, Norway
Occupation Illustrator, writer of children's books
Genres Children's literature

Svein Nyhus (born 23 January 1962, in Tønsberg, Norway) is a Norwegian illustrator and writer of children's books. He has illustrated his own texts as well as books by his wife, Norwegian poet Gro Dahle. In 2004 he illustrated Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns, a picture book written by Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. His books have been translated into several languages.

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Cover of the Chinese edition of Svein Nyhus' picture book Verden har ingen hjørner (The World Has No Corners), 1999
Cover of the Chinese edition of Svein Nyhus' picture book Verden har ingen hjørner (The World Has No Corners), 1999
Svein Nyhus at a book signing in Minnesota United States, April 15, 2006
Svein Nyhus at a book signing in Minnesota United States, April 15, 2006