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First published in 1936, this book presents tales of magic like "The Mouse Bride" and "Antti and the Wizard's Prophecy," droll stories such as "The Pig-Headed Wife," and fables from the collections of Eero Salmelainen and Iivo Härkönen, sharing Finnish wisdom on topics from the end of the world to how the Rabbit earned his self-respect. Featuring hand-rendered illustrations in full color, Tales from a Finnish Tupa is a folklore gem for all ages.
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James Cloyd Bowman (1880–1961) was an English professor. He published a number of folklore books for children, including Pecos Bill: The Greatest Cowboy of All Time and Mike Fink: Snapping Turtle of the O-hi-o-o, Snag of the Massasip.
Margery Bianco (1881–1944) was a renowned children’s book writer of more than twenty-five books, including The Velveteen Rabbit, or, How Toys Become Real.
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Margery Bianco (1881–1944) was a renowned children’s book writer of more than twenty-five books, including The Velveteen Rabbit, or, How Toys Become Real.
"An outstanding addition to folk literature available for children . . . These stories have the tang of common sense, the wonder that the folktale invests in all the homely, everyday things of life, and a keen sense of fundamental values. A book to captivate boys and girls, one that will interest students of folklore and one that story-tellers will find invaluable."—New York Times
"Short, manageable chapters make this a perfect book to pick up for a quick break in your day or to share with the kids at bedtime. Readers of all ages can enjoy its simple messages of honesty, bravery, beauty and love."—Minneapolis Observer Quarterly
"Tales from a Finnish Tupa has a charm all its own."—Children’s Literature Networ
"Tales from a Finnish Tupa remains an engaging tale collection that will certainly be appreciated by modern audiences in its latest form."—Journal of Folklore Research
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- PublisherUniv Of Minnesota Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0816667683
- ISBN 13 9780816667680
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
- IllustratorBannon Laura
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