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An Illustrated Kalevala: Myths and Legends from Finland Spiral-Bound | August 25, 2020

Kaarina Brooks (Translated by), Kirsti M?kinen, Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin (Illustrated by)

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Discover mighty eagles and mythical heroes in this beautifully illustrated prose retelling of Finland's classic epic

Encounter mythical heroes, mighty eagles and terrifying dragons in this lavishly illustrated adaptation of the classic Finnish epic.

This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark forests by renowned illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin.

Thrilling and inspiring, An Illustrated Kalevala is the perfect collection to share on a winter's night and will give a lifetime of enjoyment to children and adults alike.

Publisher: Floris Books
Original Binding: Hardcover Paper over boards
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 1782506438
Item Weight: 1.06 lbs
Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.48 x 9.2 inches

Praise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin's illustrations:

'The illustrations are beyond marvelous.'
– Youth Services Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

'The soft, intricate, glowing illustrations added so much to my appreciation of the story...'
– Oregon Coast Youth Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

'A little over a hundred pages of story packed with text and lovely drawings makes for beautiful read-aloud recommendation promising many hours of delight...'
– Midwest Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

Kirsti Mäkinen (1939-2016) worked at the National Board of Education of Finland and was a lecturer in Finnish language and literature at the Helsinki Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu High School. Her adaptation of The Kalevala for children was awarded a 2009 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society.