Nordic Tales

“Nordic Tales” is a book frozen under white snow, enchanted by forest sorcerers, and cherished by lonely princesses. It comes from that very world of snow-covered forests, where the air smells of pine and snowflakes shimmer in the moonlight — where trolls hide behind boulders, cunning foxes whisper, and heroes teach courage and wisdom.

This is a collection of sixteen traditional folk tales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark, first recorded in the XIX century. Published by Chronicle Books in 2019 with illustrations by Ulla Thynell, this edition breathes new life into these timeless stories.

By the way, the illustrations are the true gem of the book — without them, the magic simply wouldn’t exist. Ulla Thynell’s breathtaking artwork perfectly captures the power of northern enchantment, the mystery of the forests, and the solitude of the mountains. Each story truly comes alive and takes on new shades of meaning with every illustrated spread. Ulla’s pages glow with radiant light, quiet blues, and a touch of golden warmth.

Hidden within these pages are fierce dragons, brave princes and princesses, furry woodland creatures, towering mountains, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights. The book is divided into three thematic sections — Transformation, Wit, and Journeys — and is part of the Tales series, along with Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa.