Books
Skat! A dog’s journey to a tail-wagging life (2024)
by Oslo Norcross
Illustrated by Anne-Marit Bergstrom
Written by Anne-Marit’s Grandson, Oslo, this heartwarming intergenerational book tells the story of a stray dog who believed his name was ‘Skat,’ as that’s all he ever heard. One day, a grumpy old man takes him in, and both their lives are transformed forever.
This book is dedicated to Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue (CHDR), a nonprofit organization helping animals find loving homes. Since May 2010, CHDR has matched nearly 20,000 dogs, cats, and pocket pets with families. All proceeds from this book are donated to support Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue and their ongoing efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in need.
People of the Prairie (2008)
by Will Bergstrom
Illustrated by Anne-Marit Bergstrom
The Magic Telescope (2007)
by Will Bergstrom
Illustrated by Anne-Marit Bergstrom
A Story About the Magic of Believing (2006)
A Christmas Activity Book
by Anne-Marit Bergstrom and Mira Norcross
Chautauqua Talk (1993)
by Anne-Marit Bergstrom, Candace Bergstrom, and Mira Bergstrom
The series of paintings dedicated to North Dakota Chautauqua is on permanent display at Lake Region State College in the Chautauqua Gallery, dedicated to the memory of Leo and Alma Studness. The Chautauqua movement in America with its wide scope of influence impacted education in the United States — adult summer schools, university extension programs, correspondence courses, and “great books” discussions all had their roots in Chautauqua.
A Settler’s Saga (1988)
by Anne-Marit Bergstrom and Mira Leigh Bergstrom
At the time of the Centennial of the State of North Dakota in 1989, Anne-Marit created a series of paintings to honor the memory of the pioneers. She collaborated with her daughter, Mira, in the creation of a book designed to be a centennial tribute. The word Dakota means “friend” in the language of the Sioux.
A Santa Saga (1983)
by Anne-Marit Bergstrom
Anne-Marit has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with Santa Claus resulting in two series of paintings and two publications. This first series appeared in 1983.
Santa and Whatzizname (2001)
by Anne-Marit Bergstrom
This Christmas story is a spirit-lifting, philosophical fantasy that will delight the young and young at heart. In this book Snarlie, Santa’s eldest and most influential elf, tells of a moment in time when the Jolly Old Soul had difficulty getting ready for Christmas on time — the Christmas that almost wasn’t. He convinces Santa and the elves: “You can if you believe you can.”
The second series of Santa paintings can be seen on display at the Holiday Inn Express in Saint Croix Falls, WI each Christmastime.
Note Cards
Dakota Drawings began with note cards — it was Aunt Belle Mehus who suggested the name when Anne-Marit created her first set to celebrate Ramsey County’s centennial. Over the years the collection grew to include several series, each featuring her original artwork.
Pen and Ink Sketches
Reproductions of assorted pen and ink sketches by Anne-Marit Bergstrom. Box of 6 greeting cards.
North Dakota Prairie Rose
A celebration of the state flower of North Dakota. Box of 6 greeting cards.
Churchs Ferry Series
Scenes from the small North Dakota prairie town of Churchs Ferry. Box of 6 greeting cards.
Light of the World
Featuring Anne-Marit’s oil painting Light of the World. Box of 6 greeting cards.
Wearable Art
Anne-Marit’s Santa paintings found their way onto sweatshirts and t-shirts — and found a devoted following. One young fan wore his Santa sweatshirt so faithfully through winter and into spring that when summer made it too warm, his mother ordered the design on t-shirts in every color of the rainbow. He wore them daily and called them his “Santa and Rudolph shirts.”
Available in sweatshirt or t-shirt (long and short sleeve), featuring Anne-Marit's Santa designs. Contact Anne-Marit for availability.