The Moomin trolls, created by Finnish author Tove Jansson, are a whimsical bunch – Moominmamma, Moominpappa, and other beasties, Sniff and Snufkin and the Snork Maiden. When spring comes to Moomin Valley, Moomintroll finds a hobgoblin's hat which changes eggshells into soft clouds, perfect for a game of bumper clouds. (Chapter book, illustrations)

The Moomins go off to a lighthouse on an island in the Gulf of Finland. This is no ordinary island – Moomintroll talks to the sparkling sea-horses, the icy Groke dances on shore, Moominmamma disappears into her painted garden, when storms lash the island, the trees are so scared they pull up their roots and go. Our favorite Moomin story! (Chapter book, illustrations)

Traditional folk tale of two sons, each must choose a bride. Mikko searching for his bride in the forest, finds a tiny mouse. She has the softest velvet fur, and weaves the finest linen, so Mikko makes her his sweetheart. At the wedding, everyone is surprised, Mikko most of all, when the mouse becomes a princess. (Picture book)

On the eve of World War II, when the Russians invaded Finland, the Finns fought back, everyone helped, even school kids. Gripping adventure in the midst of whiteout winter, as young Marko skis through the war zone to deliver messages, and stay alive. Good for older kids. (Chapter book)

Maureen Clark thinks study abroad in Finland and training for the ski jump competition is a great way to escape her family – new food (reindeer sausage), new places (LumiLinna, a snow castle hotel), new sports (dog sledding, ice swimming), new language (Moikka!) and a cute ski jumper named Leevi. (Chapter book)

Fun facts about Finland today – school, sports, holidays, foods, arts and music, government, transportation, geography. (Picture book)