Berit Brænne facts for kids
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Berit Brænne
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Berit Brænne in 1959
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| Born | 18 September 1918 Aker, Norway
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| Died | 6 September 1976 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Actress, children's writer and songwriter |
| Spouse(s) |
Hugo Wathne
(m. 1950; div. 1951) |
| Relatives | Randi Brænne (sister) Frank Robert (brother-in-law) |
Berit Winge Brænne (born September 18, 1918 – died September 6, 1976) was a talented Norwegian woman. She was an actress, a writer of children's books, and a songwriter. She created many stories and songs that children loved.
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Who Was Berit Brænne?
Berit Brænne was born in a place called Aker, in Norway. Her father was an architect named Sigmund Brænne. She had a sister named Randi Brænne, who also became an actress. Her brother-in-law was the actor Frank Robert.
Berit's Career in Theatre and Radio
Berit Brænne started her acting career in 1938 at a theatre in Oslo called Masken. For the next twelve years, she worked as an actress in different theatres. She performed in cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger.
In 1946, Berit began to work for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. She wrote songs and created audio plays for a popular radio show. This show was called Lørdagsbarnetimen, which means "the Saturday children's hour".
Later, in 1954, she also contributed to another well-known morning show. This one was called Barnetimen for de minste, for younger children. Her first story for this show was Dukkemannen Tulleruskomsnusk. This story was so popular that it was later published as a book in 1961.
Berit's Books for Children
Berit Brænne wrote many beloved books for children.
The Tamar and Trine Stories
Her first book was Historien om Tamar og Trine, published in 1958. This book tells the story of a sailor's family. They adopt children from different parts of the world. The book included a special song called "Jorden snurrer rundt og rundt med barn på alle kanter". This means "The world turns round and round with children on all sides". This song became very popular and was even included in songbooks for schoolchildren.
Berit wrote two more books that continued the story of Tamar and Trine:
- Tai-mi, Tamar og Trines søster (published in 1959)
- Tom Tangloppe, bror til Tamar, Trine og Ta-mi (published in 1960)
The Tørris Trilogy
From 1967 to 1969, Berit Brænne wrote a series of three books called the Tørris trilogy. These books tell about life in a small village in the mid-1800s. The stories are seen through the eyes of a child named Tørris. He grows up with his parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and many animals. It's a peaceful and charming story about rural life.
Both the "Tamar and Trine" books and the "Tørris" series had beautiful pictures. These illustrations were created by an artist named Borghild Rud.
Television Shows and Awards
Starting in 1964, Berit Brænne also wrote several television shows specifically for children. Her work was recognized with an award. In 1956, she received an honorary prize from Riksmålsforbundet.
Berit Brænne passed away in Oslo in 1976. Her stories and songs continue to be enjoyed by children in Norway.
