Welcome to North Wind Books at Finlandia University

Parents, we have what you need to help keep your children in touch with their heritage in an entertaining way! We offer children's books in Finnish: aapinens (alphabet books), picture dictionaries and story books like the Moomin tales.

Click to see more information about Book of Finnish Elves

Book of Finnish Elves

Written by Kunnas, Mauri. A captivating chronicle in words and pictrues of Finland's bygone elfin past. $39.95  more information

Click to see more information about Santa Claus

Santa Claus

Written by Kunnas, Mauri. Finland's Santa Claus and Mount Korvatunturi, Lapland - just as we always imagined they would be! $38.00  more information

Click to see more information about Moomin Book Two:The Complete Tove...

Moomin Book Two:The Complete Tove...

Written by Tove Jansson. Welcome to the enthralling, imaginary world of Moomin Valley, where one is sure to quickly fall in love with its sweet dreamers... $19.95  more information

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Mr. Boo

Written by Makela, Hannu. "Mr. Boo is a most humanlike character who lives an ordinary life, sleeps peacefully, and drinks tea. His imagination, however is boundless in all directions; he always looks at the world in new ways and has an enormous capacity to be amazed." $14.00  more information

Click to see more information about Peikko: The Foolish Ogre

Peikko: The Foolish Ogre

Written by Kaarina Brooks. "Just as she did in [her other works], Kaarina Brooks serves up English translations of Finnish folk tales that flow like brooks and illustrations that make you feel right at home in tradtinal milieu." $12.00  more information

Click to see more information about Bear: Finnish Folk tales for Children

Bear: Finnish Folk tales for Children

Written by Kaarina Brooks. "Just as she did in [her other works], Kaarina Brooks serves up English translations of Finnish folk tales that flow like brooks and illustrations that make you feel right at home in tradtinal milieu." $12.00  more information

Click to see more information about Foxy : Finnish folk tales for children

Foxy : Finnish folk tales for children

Written by Translated & illustrated by Kaarina Brooks. "Just as she did in [her other works], Kaarina Brooks serves up English translations of Finnish folk tales that flow like brooks and illustrations that make you feel right at home in tradtinal milieu." $12.00  more information

Click to see more information about The Seven Dog Brothers

The Seven Dog Brothers

Written by Mauri Kunnas. The original novel of The Seven Brothers, now in Mauri Kunnas' canine version. $37.95  more information

Click to see more information about The Canine Kalevala

The Canine Kalevala

Written by Mauri Kunnas. The national epic, now in Kunnas's fun canine style. $34.00  more information

Click to see more information about The Princess Mouse

The Princess Mouse

Written by Aaron Shepard. A classic Finnish folk story about love. $16.95  more information

Click to see more information about The Vikings Are Coming!

The Vikings Are Coming!

Written by Mauri Kunnas. Eight wild and wacky viking tales! $36.00  more information

Click to see more information about Tundra Mouse Mountain

Tundra Mouse Mountain

Written by Riitta Jalonen. A journey to the Arctic in beautiful illustrations and a story. $29.95  more information

Click to see more information about Who Will Comfort Toffle?

Who Will Comfort Toffle?

Written by Tove Jansson. $28.00  more information

Click to see more information about Comet in Moominland

Comet in Moominland

Written by Tove Jansson. Moomintroll and Sniff travel to consult the Professors, only to find out that a comet is heading straight for Moominvalley! $6.95  more information

Click to see more information about Finn Family Moomintroll

Finn Family Moomintroll

Written by Tove Jansson. Moomins return for adventure! $5.95  more information

Click to see more information about Moominsummer Madness

Moominsummer Madness

Written by Tove Jansson. When a flood sweeps through the valley, Moomins must find a new home, but when they do, strange occurances begin to arrive. $6.95  more information

Click to see more information about Moominland Midwinter

Moominland Midwinter

Written by Tove Jansson. Adventure begins when the Moomins are awoken early from their hibernation! $6.95  more information

Click to see more information about Moominpappa at Sea

Moominpappa at Sea

Written by Tove Jansson. All sorts of funny, surprising things happen when the Moomin family decides they need a change of scenery and move to a lighthouse. $6.95  more information

Click to see more information about Moominpappa's Memoirs

Moominpappa's Memoirs

Written by Tove Jansson. The true story of Moominpappa's youth finally revealed in all its zaniness! $6.95  more information

Click to see more information about Moominland in November

Moominland in November

Written by Tove Jansson. A delightful tale of learning to get along with each other when six strangers show up to visit the Moominfamily who as moved away. $5.95  more information

Click to see more information about Nordic Hero Tales

Nordic Hero Tales

Written by James Baldwin. A collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology, illustrated by beloved N.C. Wyeth $8.95  more information

Click to see more information about Kiekkumaralla Kansanlauluja Lapsille

Kiekkumaralla Kansanlauluja Lapsille

20 Finnish Folk Songs for Children, CD included $23.00  more information

Click to see more information about Pienet Sammakot

Pienet Sammakot

Written by Niina Bell &t Anne Peltola. 20 Songs for Children, CD Included $23.00  more information

Click to see more information about This Is Finland

This Is Finland

Written by Aino Havukainen & Sami Toivonen. The Most Hysterical Book About Finland Of All Time $29.95  more information