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  • Leo, the Little Wanderer

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Virpi Nieminen

    Hardcover (Wickwick Ltd, Nov. 28, 2018)
    The wind magically whispers greetings from foreign lands into Leo's ear. Excited, the little wanderer sets off for a long journey. Along the way Leo sees many wonders of the world, and meets kind people who are willing to lend a hand, even to a perfect stranger. An old writer also teaches Leo to listen, and pay close attention to the messages that people reveal beyond their words. At last the little wanderer returns home, wiser and content.
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  • The Polar Bears' Journey

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Roksolana Panchyshyn

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Nov. 6, 2018)
    Nanu the polar bear cub is worried. His ice slide is shrinking day by day. Mom and Grandma are worried about their home glacier--it's melting too. And Father Bear has been gone for days on a hunting trip. Driven by the melting ice floes, Mom and Nanu set out on a journey to find a new home. A friendly tern accompanies them as their pathfinder. But the journey is long and tiring, and ice is melting all around them. Will the polar bear family ever be reunited?
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  • The Scary Snakes

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Catty Flores

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Sept. 12, 2019)
    "Little Fears" is a book series about the various concerns that children can have. Sometimes, minor harms may grow into big worries if they are ignored. Fortunately, there are fun ways and gentle tools to handle such situations, often through play."The Scary Snakes" is a book about overcoming the fear of snakes. Shelly is on a picnic in the woods with her family. She imagines there are horrible snakes everywhere. Luckily, Grandma has ways to help. And when Shelly manages to defeat her fear, it calls for a celebration at the amusement park, where a surprising grand prize awaits.Shelly is afraid of snakes. One day in the woods, she thinks she sees them everywhere and is too afraid to walk. "How will I be able to go on a picnic when I'm too big for Dad to carry me?" Shelly worries. Grandma always knows what to do. Colorful snakes of yarn and fun games help Shelly defeat her fear. And when Grandma and Shelly visit the amusement park together, Shelly gets a surprising prize!
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  • Between the Walls

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Andrea Alemanno

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Oct. 31, 2018)
    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.
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  • Lullaby of the Valley: Pacifistic Book about War and Peace

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Andrea Alemanno

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Oct. 31, 2018)
    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.
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  • The Mouse of the Opera

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Outi Rautkallio

    (Wickwick Ltd, Oct. 10, 2018)
    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.
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    Tuula Pere, Klaudia Bezak, So Hoeun

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Aug. 18, 2019)
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  • Traveling Companions

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Catty Flores

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Oct. 31, 2018)
    After devastation caused by a landslide, the people of a small mountain village are forced to leave their ruined homes and embark on a difficult journey towards the valley. However, an unlikely trio has to stay behind and wait for help. The rope-maker's son, Tony, has injured his leg; the oldest of the village is weakened by his age; and the blind blacksmith is not likely to make the difficult trek down. They are anxiously waiting to be rescued, but they are running out of options. Even though the odds are against them, the three companions gather their courage and set out. On this dangerous journey, they rely on each other and share the little they have left.
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  • The Healer Cat

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Klaudia Bezak

    Hardcover (Wickwick Ltd, Nov. 18, 2018)
    Celesse, the healer cat, is a highly respected member of the neighborhood. As the mistress's favorite cat, she spends lazy days in the warmth of the house. One snowy night a mother hare rushes in, desperate for help. Reluctantly, the healer cat travels with her through a nighttime snowstorm and biting cold winds. In a dark forest, Celesse comes face-to-face with a scary surprise and is forced to gather her powers for the first time in a while.
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  • Raspberry Red

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Georgia Styloy

    Paperback (Wickwick Ltd, Oct. 31, 2018)
    Late one autumn, Aino's father sets off on the road with the other village men. Little Aino doesn't quite understand why. During the cold winter days, scary noises start to echo from the nearby forest. The family is forced to leave their home, their own village shop, and Aino's playhouse. They leave for the train station in such a hurry that Aino can hardly keep up with the others. Near the playhouse, the eyes of the child and a foreign soldier meet. When Aino escapes, her rag doll's raspberry red apron is left behind in the snow.
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  • You Can Fly, Little Bird

    Tuula Pere, Susan Korman, Alexandra Burda

    Hardcover (Wickwick Ltd, Nov. 6, 2018)
    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.
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  • The Mouse of the Opera

    Tuula Pere, Outi Rautkallio, Susan Korman, PΓ€ivi Vuoriaro

    language (Wickwick, Sept. 11, 2018)
    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!