We are very happy to announce that the Polish publisher Filia has acquired the latest two titles in the LITTLE MOUSE series by Riikka Jäntti – LITTLE MOUSE GOES CAMPING and LITTLE MOUSE AND THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT – following their acquisition of the first four titles earlier this spring. The deal was closed by Sten-Erik Tammemäe at Elina Ahlback Literary Agency.
Full of realism and humor, stories about feisty Little Mouse and her Mother Mouse will be loved by Polish readers. Riikka Jäntti [has] create[d] her characters with universality and tender mindfulness, which changes well known every-day reality into adventure [for] both children and adults.
We are certain that Riikka Jäntti, who [has] led the short forms to mastery, will find her masses of fans in Poland.
– Natalia Szenrok-Brożyńska, Project manager, Filia, Poland
The charming, humorous and relatable LITTLE MOUSE series has been sold to 20 territories, but the rights are still available in Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic, Lithuania, etc.
Download the full English PDFs for the entire series here!
LITTLE MOUSE SERIES
written and illustrated by Riikka Jäntti
A 8-book series about a little mouse living with a single mother mouse, acting as all little persons do – in the first book, saying NO to everything – to broccoli, getting dressed, washing teeth, sleeping. Other parts talk about Christmas, winter, having guests, having a holiday, summer vacation and going on an island.
LITTLE MOUSE (BOOK 1)
Tammi, 2015, 48 pp.
A day in the life of a toddler is a busy one and Little Mouse’s is no exception. Between getting dressed, going to daycare, eating dinner, and splashing in puddles, Little Mouse has a lot to do … and a lot to say ‘no’ to!
LITTLE MOUSE HELPS OUT (BOOK 2)
Tammi, 2016, 48 pp.
Little Mouse’s friend Pip is coming over to visit. But first, there are chores to do around the house, like cleaning, laundry and cooking lunch. Little Mouse is determined to help Mommy Mouse with all of them.
LITTLE MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS (BOOK 3)
Tammi, 2017, 48 pp.
Christmas is coming and Little Mouse can’t wait for Christmas Eve. Luckily there are all kinds of wonderful preparations to be made, from cooking to choosing the Christmas tree.
LITTLE MOUSE’S HOLIDAY (BOOK 4)
Tammi, 2018, 48 pp.
Little Mouse and Mommy Mouse take the train together to the countryside to stay at their cottage on an island, pick berries, heat the sauna and cook sausages over a campfire under the starry skies. It’s a real treat for a little city mouse!
LITTLE MOUSE’S WINTER (BOOK 5)
Tammi, 2019, 48 pp.
Winter is here and Little Mouse enjoys playing outside. But his fun is interrupted by piano lessons. And why do all the other kids have phones and lots of collectable toy figures? Luckily mom has lots of fun activities that will make Little Mouse happy again.
LITTLE MOUSE’S SUMMER (BOOK 6)
Tammi, 2020, 48 pp.
Summer holiday is full of fun: going to the amusement park, playing by the beach and visiting the art museum, buying strawberries and ice cream, and going to the cinema when the weather is too hot. Little Mouse knows that one must enjoy the summer, because it doesn’t last forever.
LITTLE MOUSE GOES CAMPING (BOOK 7)
Tammi, 2021, 48 pp.
One beautiful summer’s day, Little Mouse goes camping with mom. Little Mouse helps Mommy Mouse set up the tent, light the grill and prepare sausages and vegetables wrapped in foil. When it gets dark, Little Mouse listens to the sounds of the night in the tent. In the morning, they are both very hungry but luckily the island’s restaurant is open!
LITTLE MOUSE AND THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT (BOOK 8)
Tammi, 2022, 48 pp.
At last, DING DONG! Little Mouse opens the front door for the birthday guests. Little Mouse receives delightful presents from friends and then it is time to feast: the birthday cake and other desserts are to everyone’s taste. Games and quizzes are also a part of Little Mouse’s birthday. The next morning Little Mouse gets a present from Mommy Mouse, but ends up causing a surprising amount of trouble, especially to Mom!
PIKKU HIIRI
Tammi, 2015-2022, 48 pp.
READING MATERIALS
Full English PDFs
RIGHTS SOLD:
FINLAND: Into (orig.)
AZERBAIJAN: Alatoran
ALBANIA: Dritan
AUSTRALIA: Scribble/Scribe
CHINA: Beijing Yuntu Tech
DENMARK: ABC Forlag
ESTONIA: Rahva Raamat
FRANCE: Cambourakis
GERMANY: Cross Cult
ITALY: Sinnos
NEPAL: Kathalaya
NEW ZEALAND: Scribble/Scribe
POLAND: Filia
PORTUGAL: Harper Collins Iberica
ROMANIA: Editura Paralela 45
RUSSIA: Strecoza
SLOVAKIA: Fortuna
SPAIN (Spanish): Harper Collins Iberica
SPAIN (Catalan): Harper Collins Iberica
UK: Scribble/Scribe