Stina Langd
The Day on the Outside

The Day on the Outside is a poetic story about a boy who has lost his grandfather, about a dead bumblebee that gives comfort, and about unusually gray days in life. The book is about coping with grief, finding comfort, and being there for each other. It is also about understanding something as uncertain as death, for a child. Ørdal poetically addresses this difficult topic, without becoming sentimental.

The book is suitable for children aged 4–8.

So tender. So beautiful. […] Adults should get the book, there is both comfort and learning here.

Mette Bleken, Hardanger folkeblad

The Day on the Outside addresses difficult topics in a poetic way without being too sentimental.

Ida Kornberg, nynorskbok.no

This rich story expresses a great understanding of children's ability to cope with loss and express care. The contrast between the colors of everyday life outside the house and the gray interior tells with striking simplicity about the emptiness and sadness that distorts everyday life.

Anne Schäfer, barnebokkritikk.no

Stina Langd

Stina Langd
Bjørn Tumyr

Stina Langlo Ørdal (b. 1974) is originally from Trondheim, but now lives in Asker outside Oslo. She graduated in illustration from Kingston University in England and works as an illustrator and children's book author.

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Edited September 25, 2025 by Skald forlag