The Princess Mouse : A Tale of Finland (Paperback)

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When Mikko's farmer father declares that it is time for him and his brother to find brides, the young Finnish man finds himself embarking on a most unusual adventure. Following family tradition, he chops down a tree and sets out in the direction it has fallen - straight into the deep forest. Here...

from stoppe3

There are a few main reasons why I enjoyed this folk tale. First, the illustrations. I love that the characters and their clothing seem to accurately portray what people might have worn in Finland during this time period. It would be interesting to discuss this with readers and point out the diff...

from ahernandez91

Mikko and his brother are old enough to marry so their father tells them about traditions on how to find their sweetheart. First they must cut down a tree and wherever it falls is where they are to go looking for their sweetheart. After finding her, they must ask her to weave. If she can weave up...

from mburgess

Two brothers had to chop a tree down and find a sweetheart in the direction that the tree fell. One brother's tree fell in the direction of a princess and the other brother's tree fell in the direction of a mouse. Most children read these kinds of stories when they are young. The children would l...

from Kcarline143

Mikkos dad sends him and his brother to marry. They had to cut down and tree and go the way it pointed. Then once they found her, she had to make him the finest cloth. On the day to be married, his brother kicked the mice into the water. Out, came beautiful horses and a lovely princess.