'The lighthearted, humorous, and wise tales in this well-written Finnish import are narrated in breezy, conversational tones... Characters are individualized and well realized and have loads of personality; the dialogue-heavy tales are fast-paced and capably convey characters' quirky temperaments... The illustrations, created with plant-based watercolors and ink pen, are lovely. The delicate yet lush, textured, detailed artwork captures the naturalistic-looking animal characters... These stories are such fun readers will race through this anthology.' —Kirkus Reviews
'With large font and full-page illustrations, these lively stories are perfect for newly confident readers to read by themselves, but Nordic Animal Tales is also a lovely book to read aloud with younger children.' —Five Books
'The stories are steeped in traditional rural life, which is depicted beautifully in the intricate and authentic illustrations. The collection is perfect for reading with children. While the tales stand alone, there is a narrative thread that runs through them and it is satisfying to read each one in turn and to be absorbed in the magic of Nordic culture.' —Juno Magazine
'Beautifully illustrated throughout and exceptionally well written, "An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales" will prove to be an enduringly popular and entertaining addition to personal, family, elementary school, and community library collections.' —Midwest Book Review
Praise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin:
'In this charming storybook a mother and daughter team have painted a captivating picture of the landscape, wildlife and folklore of Finland.' —Midwest Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas
'A hoot of a bedtime treat.' —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review on Olwen Finds her Wings
