Books with author Mariana Jäntti

Using simple words, these books celebrate the everyday observations, discoveries, and pleasures in the lives of young children. Printed on a special art paper that heightens the brilliance of the color illustrations and covered with an unusual laminated matte finish, these books are lovely to see and touch.Delighted by every situation she encounters and extremely alert to life around her, Miranda turns the everyday into the extraordinary, inspiring both children and parents to celebrate life's adventures. By enjoying each moment and finding amusement in the smallest and most mundane situations, Miranda speaks to the childlike sense of discovery and awareness that is both impressionable and inquisitive

This beautifully illustrated, romantic, and inspiring tale of a young boy who dreams of going out to sea is inspired by the story of Christopher Columbus. Evoking all the marvel and excitement of a young traveler planning such a voyage, this charming story reveals an important message to children and their parents about dreams enhancing their lives and wishes being made a reality.

When Bailey, an anxious girl who gets impatient when things don't go her way, meets Flora, whose attitude is patient and tolerant, Bailey begins to learn how to enjoy life as it comes, whether or not it meets her original expectations. Once she adjusts her controlling attitude to an accepting one, Bailey learns that life's challenges are not nearly as unmanageable as they had seemed.

This uplifting story about seeing things in a new way teaches young readers that adapting to change can be exciting instead of unsettling. At the end of every summer, Andy has a hard time accepting that the days of play are over and that he must return to school—he thinks that the close of summer takes all of the good times with it, and he wishes that he could follow the sun like a bird. When he falls asleep beneath a tree, he dreams that Autumn visits him and shows him all of the beautiful things she brings—like sunsets that remind him of the colors in summertime. Andy realizes that he can remember his summer and still appreciate and welcome the fall. Este cuento de ver el mundo de nuevo muestra a lectores jóvenes que adaptarse al cambio puede ser emocionante en vez de perturbador. Al fin de cada verano, Andy no quiere aceptar que los días de jugar terminarán, y que empezará la escuela. Cuando se duerme debajo de un árbol, sueña que viene el Otoño a visitar, y le muestra a Andy todas formas de su belleza—como las puestas del sol que tienen todos los colores del verano. Por el sueño, Andy realiza que puede recordar a su verano y todavía agradecer los meses del otoño.

Miranda is so excited about her birthday that she can't wait to celebrate. In her impatience, she plans the party until every last minute and detail is organized and arranged. But by the time her birthday arrives, she has exerted so much control that she doesn't even enjoy the festivities. Disappointed, Miranda begins to understand the importance of letting go, allowing herself to enjoy each moment for the pleasure and happiness it brings.

This fictional account of Christopher Columbus' childhood is a story about dreams and the struggle, dedication, and perseverance it takes to make them realities. Young explorers are encouraged to keep—or rather never stop—dreaming. Este cuento novelesco de Cristóbal Colón de niño es una historia de sueños y la lucha, la dedicación y la constancia que se requiere para lograrlos. Es un canto de alabanza a los jóvenes exploradores, motivándolos a que nunca dejen de soñar.

Beautifully written in simple language, this story captures the tumultuous feelings that teens and pre-teens experience. Excitement, fear, anticipation, apprehension, curiosity, separation, and loss are all part caterpillars Matilde and Clotilde's experience when they become butterflies. As pre-adolescents identify with the image of metamorphosis so succinctly described, they are reassured that true friendship can and does transcend change.

This uplifting story of seeing things in a new way teaches young readers that adapting to change can be exciting instead of unsettling. At the end of every summer, Andy has a hard time accepting that the days of play are over and that he must return to school. He thinks that the close of summer takes all of the good times with it, and wishes that he could follow the sun like the birds. One day, after falling asleep beneath a tree, Andy dreams that Autumn visits him and shows him all of the beautiful things she brings—like sunsets to remind him of the colors in summertime—reminding him that he can remember his summer but still appreciate and welcome the fall each time it comes.

When Aurora, an anxious girl who gets impatient when things don't go her way, meets Flora, whose attitude is patient and tolerant, Aurora begins to learn how to enjoy life as it comes, whether or not it meets her original expectations. Once she adjusts her controlling attitude to a more accepting one, Aurora learns that life's challenges are not nearly as unmanageable as they had once seemed. Aurora es una niña impaciente que se preocupa cuando no tiene control de una situación. Cuando conoce a Flora, paciente y tolerante, Aurora aprende como gozar la vida como es, sin tratar de cambiarla a cumplir con sus expectaciones. Después de cambiar su actitud reguladora a una de aceptación, Aurora aprende que los obstáculos de la vida no son tan complicados que habían aparecidos.