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The Bear Rolls Over: A Heikinpäivä Tale
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 4 2025
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the snow-covered town of Hancock, Michigan, winter stretches long and deep-until one magical day signals that spring is halfway near.
It's Heikinpäivä, the Finnish festival that celebrates the turning of the season and the old saying, Karhu kylkeänsä kääntää-the bear rolls onto his other side.Follow a community of cheerful townsfolk as they bake nisau, race kick sleds, and sing songs of warmth and hope. Deep in the forest, a sleepy bear stirs in his cozy den beneath the pines, dreaming of sunshine and summer berries. With lyrical rhyme and whimsical, Seuss-style rhythm, this story brings to life the wonder of Finnish folklore and the joy of Copper Country winters.
Perfect for families who love culture, tradition, and heartwarming winter tales, The Bear Rolls Over celebrates heritage, hope, and community-with a sprinkle of northern magic.
Ideal for:
❄️ Children ages 4-8
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