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The Moomins,
created by Finnish author Tove Jansson, are a whimsical bunch –
Moominmamma, Moominpappa, and Moomintroll, and their friends Snufkin
and the Snork Maiden. When spring comes to Moomin Valley, Moomintroll
finds a hobgoblin's hat that changes eggshells into soft clouds,
perfect for a game of bumper clouds. (Chapter book, illustrations)
Read more delightful Moomin adventures: Tales from Moominvalley, Moonminsummer Madness and Comet in Moominland.
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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, Moominmamma disappears
into her painted garden, when storms lash the island, the trees pull up their roots and go. Our favorite Moomin
story! (Chapter book, illustrations)
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Visit the Sami people who live in the far north of Finland, where they follow the herds of reindeer to mountain pastures in summer and lowlands in the winter, tell stories around the fire, and celebrate the arrival of spring with games and reindeer races. (Picture book)
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Charming retelling of a traditional Finland
folk tale of two sons, who must choose a bride. While searching in the forest, Mikko 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)
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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)
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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)
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Fun
facts about Finland today – school, sports, holidays, foods,
arts and music, government, transportation, geography. (Picture
book)
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