Tuula Pere

Far away in a distant mountain valley are two villages, where people have lived peacefully side by side for centuries, sharing their joys and sorrows. But life in the valley changes completely when doubt and distrust creep in, and young men embark on a revenge mission. Fear spreads among the elderly, women, and children. Grandma Kaina, a wise and courageous woman, sets out on a dangerous journey to a spring located between the villages. The only thing that will calm down the outbreak of hate is the gentle weapon of grandmothers.

On his sailing trip, Leo the little wanderer arrives at a rocky bay and disembarks on a deserted pier. It belongs to two towns that are feuding furiously with one another. The angry mayors won't allow the traveler inside their stone walls. But luckily for Leo, between the two towns lies a piece of land that nobody owns. It is just big enough for his neat little cabin and garden, where many flowers bloom and the beautiful sounds of his violin fill the air. On warm nights, people climb onto the walls together to admire the view and listen to the music and the sea. "Would it be better, after all, to tear down the walls that separate us?" the townsfolk begin to wonder. --- Under en seglingstur kommer Leo den lilla resen ren till en klippig vik och g r iland p en vergiven pir. Piren tillh r tv st der som ligger i fejd med varandra. De arga borgm starna vill inte sl ppa in resen ren innanf r sina stenmurar. Men som tur f r Leo, ligger det ett stycke land mellan st derna som ingen ger. Marken visar sig vara precis lagom stor. H r kan Leo bygga sin lilla stuga med en blomstrande tr dg rd. Snart fylls luften av vacker violinmusik. Under varma kv llar kl ttrar m nniskorna upp p de b da murarna f r att tillsammans kunna njuta av utsikten och lyssna till musiken och havet. "N r allt kommer omkring, skulle det inte vara b ttre att vi rev ner murarna mellan oss?" b rjar stadsborna undra.

On his sailing trip, Leo the little wanderer arrives at a rocky bay and disembarks on a deserted pier. It belongs to two towns that are feuding furiously with one another. The angry mayors won't allow the traveler inside their stone walls. But luckily for Leo, between the two towns lies a piece of land that nobody owns. It is just big enough for his neat little cabin and garden, where many flowers bloom and the beautiful sounds of his violin fill the air. On warm nights, people climb onto the walls together to admire the view and listen to the music and the sea. "Would it be better, after all, to tear down the walls that separate us?" the townsfolk begin to wonder. --- Pieni purjehtija Lauri saapuu matkallaan kivikkoiseen lahteen ja nousee riitaantuneiden kaupunkien yhteiselle, hyl tylle satamalaiturille. Vihaiset kaupunginjohtajat eiv t p st matkalaista omien muuriensa sis lle. Onneksi niiden v liin j v lle ei-kenenk n-maalle kuitenkin mahtuu Laurin siev m kki ja puutarha. Siell kukat kukkivat ja viulu soi kauniisti. L mpimin iltoina ihmiset kokoontuvat yl s omille muureilleen ihailemaan maisemaa ja kuuntelemaan musiikkia ja merta. - Olisiko kuitenkin parempi purkaa erottavat kivimuurit ja rakentaa uusi yhteinen laituri? kaupunkien asukkaat miettiv t.

On his sailing trip, Leo the little wanderer arrives at a rocky bay and disembarks on a deserted pier. It belongs to two towns that are feuding furiously with one another. The angry mayors won't allow the traveler inside their stone walls. But luckily for Leo, between the two towns lies a piece of land that nobody owns. It is just big enough for his neat little cabin and garden, where many flowers bloom and the beautiful sounds of his violin fill the air. On warm nights, people climb onto the walls together to admire the view and listen to the music and the sea." Would it be better, after all, to tear down the walls that separate us?" the townsfolk begin to wonder.

In a bird family's nest, three baby birds hatch from their eggs. Cautious Serene is the last one born. The noises of the dense forest are frightening to the timid little bird. When it's time to fly, unlike her siblings, she just can't find the courage to take wing. Finally, curiosity wins over fear, and Serene discovers that her wings can keep her aloft. Once she gets to know her surroundings, she finds joy in her skill. She also finds there's plenty of space for all kinds of birds in the forest, including timid Serene. This beautifully illustrated book about children leaving their nest, facing their fears and finding joy has been published also in English and in Finnish

In a bird family's nest, three baby birds hatch from their eggs. Cautious Serene is the last one born. The noises of the dense forest are frightening to the timid little bird. When it's time to fly, unlike her siblings, she just can't find the courage to take wing. Finally, curiosity wins over fear, and Serene discovers that her wings can keep her aloft. Once she gets to know her surroundings, she finds joy in her skill. She also finds there's plenty of space for all kinds of birds in the forest, including timid Serene. --- Lintuperheen pes ss kuoriutuu kolme poikasta, viimeisen heist varovainen Rauha. Mets n vilkas el m nineen pelottaa arkaa linnunpoikasta, joka ei mill n uskalla l hte lentoon sisarustensa tavoin. Lopulta uteliaisuus el m kohtaan voittaa pelon, ja Rauhakin saa huomata, ett sen siivet kantavat. Tutustuttuaan ymp rist n se osaa iloita omista taidoistaan. Mets ss on tilaa kaikille linnuille, my s Rauhalle, vaikka sill ei olekaan kummoista laulu nt eik se innostu huimasta taitolennosta vuorenrinteen tuulissa.

In a bird family's nest, three baby birds hatch from their eggs. Cautious Serene is the last one born. The noises of the dense forest are frightening to the timid little bird. When it's time to fly, unlike her siblings, she just can't find the courage to take wing. Finally, curiosity wins over fear, and Serene discovers that her wings can keep her aloft. Once she gets to know her surroundings, she finds joy in her skill. She also finds there's plenty of space for all kinds of birds in the forest, including timid Serene. This beautifully illustrated book about children leaving their nest, facing their fears and finding joy has been published also in Finnish and in Swedish.

A curious wood mouse, Maurice decides to explore the opera house, which glimmers like a giant lantern from across the lawn. Lured by beautiful music, he sneaks in for a tour of the opera house's rehearsals, wardrobe room, restaurant, and orchestra pit. The uninvited guest causes a great commotion, triggering a wild chase. Luckily, a gentle caretaker understands that even a little mouse can yearn for music.

The Finnish edition of a pacifistic book about war and peace. Raspberry Red is a story about war's breaking out and a family setting out on an evacuation journey, as seen through the eyes of a little girl. When they're leaving, Aino meets a foreign soldier. The man lets her go. Only her rag doll's raspberry red apron is left behind in the snow.

The Swedish edition of a pacifistic book about war and peace. Raspberry Red is a story about war's breaking out and a family setting out on an evacuation journey, as seen through the eyes of a little girl. When they're leaving, Aino meets a foreign soldier. The man lets her go. Only her rag doll's raspberry red apron is left behind in the snow.

A pacifistic book about war and peace. Raspberry Red is a story about war's breaking out and a family setting out on an evacuation journey, as seen through the eyes of a little girl. When they're leaving, Aino meets a foreign soldier. The man lets her go. Only her rag doll's raspberry red apron is left behind in the snow.

In a bird family's nest, three baby birds hatch from their eggs. Cautious Serene can't find the courage fly. Finally, curiosity wins over fear. This beautifully illustrated book about children leaving their nest, facing their fears and finding joy has been published also in English and in Finnish..

Curious Maurice the mouse sneaks into the opera house. During his tour, he glimpses performers' rehearsals, the dazzling wardrobe room, and the restaurant's delicacies. Then the sleepy explorer winds up inside a French horn. When the opera begins, we are in for a wild chase!

Curious Maurice the mouse sneaks into the opera house. During his tour, he glimpses performers' rehearsals, the dazzling wardrobe room, and the restaurant's delicacies. Then the sleepy explorer winds up inside a French horn. When the opera begins, we are in for a wild chase!

The Swedish edition of a political satire of a power-loving fox. Francis the Fox has great plans for the future. Leaving his den behind, he marches to the city in his shiny boots to meet the mayor, William the Wolf. Francis's greed for power and actions quickly make city residents uneasy. There's something suspicious going on.

Political satire of a power-loving fox. Francis the Fox has great plans for the future. Leaving his den behind, he marches to the city in his shiny boots to meet the mayor, William the Wolf. Francis's greed for power and actions quickly make city residents uneasy. There's something suspicious going on.

Two harbor towns are feuding so furiously that they decide to build high stone walls around between the towns. A pier that they used to share is now empty, sitting on a no-mans-land between the walls. In spite of everything, could the townspeople remove stones from the walls to build a new pier for everyone?"