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This volume presents a collection of Finnish folklore stories aimed at young readers. Each tale is accompanied by illustrations that bring the narratives to life. Notable entries include the magical "Vaino and the Swan Princess," the humorous "The Pig‑Headed Wife," and the moral fable "The Bear Goes Fishing."
First publish date: 1936
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James Cloyd Bowman
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