Anna and the Rosemaling Hearts

Share the rich history of Scandinavian rosemaling hearts with your child, put your crafting skills to the test, and fill your kitchen with art, culture, and love.

Storytelling is a powerful way to let your child discover history and culture without even realizing they're learning... and if you want your little one to soak up a taste of Scandinavia, then there's a little girl who's ready to help you...
Immersed in bright, captivating illustrations as soon as they open the book, your child will fall for Anna immediately.
This friendly and enthusiastic little girl with a love of art has a passion for learning about her Scandinavian heritage from her grandma and sharing it with her friends.
Anna has an exciting art project coming up at school... She gets to teach her friends her favorite art activity - and she knows exactly who to ask to help her.
By the time she leaves Grandma's house, Anna knows all about the history of rosemaling, and she's ready to teach her friends how to make rosemaling hearts... Only she's a little bit scared...
As Anna pushes through her fear and discovers her bravery, your child will learn an important lesson about the rewards on the other side of facing their fears - and they'll discover a whole lot about Scandinavian culture too.
Inside this delightful full-color storybook, your child will discover:
¿A captivating and relatable story told in accessible language (while challenging them to expand their vocabulary)
¿Beautiful color illustrations that bring the story to life - and add extra talking points too!
¿Clear, easy-to-read fonts... so your older kids can read along with you
¿Exactly what rosemaling is - and how they can recognize it when they see it in the real world
¿The fascinating origin of rosemaling told in a way that will get your child excited about art and its roots
¿Why it's okay to be a bit scared sometimes... and the joy and excitement they can feel if they find their courage and push through
¿Thought-provoking questions that will get your child thinking about their own artistic tastes and the things that make them nervous
¿Clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions so your little one can make their own rosemaling hearts (You won't be able to resist joining in either!)
¿Exclusive access to free rosemaling heart templates to make your time at the craft table even more fun
And much more.
Perhaps you want your child to know more about their own Scandinavian heritage... or maybe you just want to broaden their horizons and make sure they absorb as much information about other cultures as they can...

Either way, Anna is the little girl to introduce them to Scandinavian art and culture, keeping the old traditions alive as the next generation grows up.
Watch your child's excitement blossom as they learn with Anna and prepare to put their new crafting knowledge into practice... and then share the joy of rosemaling hearts with the whole family.
For a unique way to immerse your child in culture through crafting and storytelling.