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by Kirsten Sevig
Coloring Book
New to the Sevig's Scandinavian coloring book collection is the Denmark book. Like the other two, this is more than a coloring book. Forty-eight fun-filled pages offer crafts, recipes, songs, city and country scenes including windmills, and great coloring pages that teach about the traditions and holidays in Denmark. Ages ... ... moreby Kirsten Sevig
Coloring Book
New to the Sevig's Scandinavian coloring book collection is the Denmark book. Like the other two, this is more than a coloring book. Forty-eight fun-filled pages offer crafts, recipes, songs, city and country scenes including windmills, and great coloring pages that teach about the traditions and holidays in Denmark. Ages 5 - 12. -
by Kirsten Sevig
Coloring book
Just like the Norway Coloring Book, this too, is a Coloring Book Plus. These fun filled 48 pages subtly teach about special Swedish crafts, recipes, songs, holidays, folklore and traditions. As children color pictures of Sweden's castles, its countryside and costumes, they'll be learning about Dala horses, folk instruments, the Maypole, Sankta Lucia ... ... moreby Kirsten Sevig
Coloring book
Just like the Norway Coloring Book, this too, is a Coloring Book Plus. These fun filled 48 pages subtly teach about special Swedish crafts, recipes, songs, holidays, folklore and traditions. As children color pictures of Sweden's castles, its countryside and costumes, they'll be learning about Dala horses, folk instruments, the Maypole, Sankta Lucia and the Sami. Ages 5 - 12. -
by Isabel Marvin
Paperback
A story about Finnish Immigrants on Minnesota's Iron Range in 1907. Thirteen-year-old Anna Kallio is forced to leave school to keep house for her father and younger brother after her mother dies. Anna and her brother conspire to find a wife for their father so Anna can return ... ... moreby Isabel Marvin
Paperback
A story about Finnish Immigrants on Minnesota's Iron Range in 1907. Thirteen-year-old Anna Kallio is forced to leave school to keep house for her father and younger brother after her mother dies. Anna and her brother conspire to find a wife for their father so Anna can return to school--even if it means a mail-order bride from Finland! This children's novel contains almost all of the crises common to immigrant life, and serves as a great introduction to the study of immigration and to Finnish-American customs.
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by Frances Arrington
Paperback
Similar to the theme in Dandelions (listed above), this novel strengthens the element of suspense as 11-year-old Polly and her sister, Jessie, are forced to hide in the tall prairie grass so their only neighbors, the mean-spirited Smiths, do not put the girls on an orphan train. For grades 4 -- 7. ... ... moreby Frances Arrington
Paperback
Similar to the theme in Dandelions (listed above), this novel strengthens the element of suspense as 11-year-old Polly and her sister, Jessie, are forced to hide in the tall prairie grass so their only neighbors, the mean-spirited Smiths, do not put the girls on an orphan train. For grades 4 -- 7. -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Lise and Lasse were Sami and siblings who lived at the top of the world where “bears snored in their winter sleep”, and the Northern Lights danced in the sky and brightened up the cold dark winter nights. The two children have wonderful adventures, but also some mishaps. Learn what ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Lise and Lasse were Sami and siblings who lived at the top of the world where “bears snored in their winter sleep”, and the Northern Lights danced in the sky and brightened up the cold dark winter nights. The two children have wonderful adventures, but also some mishaps. Learn what they did and how they lived as a nomadic people. At the time this pleasing and informative book was published (1935), the word “Lapp” was used to refer to the Sami people of northern Europe. The publishers of this reprint have kept the original language. -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Previously called Norse Gods and Giants, this book has been re-issued under the above title with a Preface by Michael Chabon. The book is divided into 30 short stories or myths, re-told in easy-to understand language, and is longer than the other books by these authors. Learn about the gods theories ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Previously called Norse Gods and Giants, this book has been re-issued under the above title with a Preface by Michael Chabon. The book is divided into 30 short stories or myths, re-told in easy-to understand language, and is longer than the other books by these authors. Learn about the gods theories about the creation of the world and man, the world tree (Yggdrasil), Valhalla, and the coming of a new world. Stories about the many gods and goddesses are written in an easy style and embellished with the d”Aulaires’ special illustrations. There are stories about Odin, Thor, Loki, Balder, Freya, Frigg, and more including the Valkyries and the Aesir gods. -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Written in the 1970s, this book has sold many copies in numerous languages. The sketches of the trolls need no translation. Some are ugly and some are mean while others are almost cute. Trolls, who generally prefer to leave their homes during night hours come in various kinds. There are trolls ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Written in the 1970s, this book has sold many copies in numerous languages. The sketches of the trolls need no translation. Some are ugly and some are mean while others are almost cute. Trolls, who generally prefer to leave their homes during night hours come in various kinds. There are trolls who live under bridges, some who live in water, others who inhabit the mountains, and yet another kind that prefers life in the forest. Some are entertaining, some just plain weird, and others who are scary. One never knows where they might lurk. -
by Kirsten Sevig
Coloring Book
This is the fourth coloring and activity book on the Scandinavian countries that Kirsten has designed. This book, enjoyed by teachers as much as young people, contains pages for coloring, an easy-to-read map, simple Finnish crafts, recipes, songs and traditions. From castles to caribou, folk art designs to Finnish ... ... moreby Kirsten Sevig
Coloring Book
This is the fourth coloring and activity book on the Scandinavian countries that Kirsten has designed. This book, enjoyed by teachers as much as young people, contains pages for coloring, an easy-to-read map, simple Finnish crafts, recipes, songs and traditions. From castles to caribou, folk art designs to Finnish costumes, young and old alike will enjoy this 48-page book teaches a few fun Finnish words as well as the address of where to mail Santa Claus a letter if you live in Finland.