NEW: Anna and the Crown of Light, A Scandinavian Lucia Day Tradition. Discover the warmth of Lucia Day as Anna explores a tradition filled with light, music, and kindness. Then bring the story to life with the FREE kid-friendly Lucia bun recipe.
Anna and the Dala Horse; Follow a family story inspired by the beloved Swedish Dala horse, then keep the fun going with the included paper craft.
Anna and the Rosemaling Hearts; Discover the beauty of Norwegian folk art as Anna finds inspiration in Grandma’s treasured pieces and brings it into a school art project.
Anna and the Woven Hearts: Explore the Danish woven heart tradition, then make your own with the included step-by-step instructions. A story and a creative afternoon to share.
Anna and the Scandinavian Hearts; Discover how Scandinavian hearts can hold stories, love, and meaning, and start a conversation about what matters to your family.
Anna Book Series: fun traditions, meaningful conversations, and creativity. Each book includes questions to create connections, and an activity to bring the story to life.
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“I created Anna’s stories to help families keep traditions and connections alive through small moments together. My hope is that each book inspires more than a read-aloud story. I hope that it starts a conversation, sparks an activity, and becomes part of a memory you share.”
—Wendy Jangaard Jensen
Author & Founder, Scandinavian Hearts
What readers are saying:
“What a wonderful way to introduce my daughter to Scandinavian culture! This book is adorable and lighthearted. The illustrations were fantastic and really made the story fun. This is the direction people should use to share their cultures with the world. Start with the next generation and give your children a personal connection with the material.” - Adrian Rosenbusch, Amazon Best-Selling Author