Collection: Troll Tales and Other Stories from Grandma's Cottage

Troll Tales and Other Stories from Grandma's Cottage

Award-Winning Troll Tales for Kids Who Love to Laugh & Learn

Wholesome, hilarious stories from Finland’s magical forests—perfect for homeschoolers, bedtime readers, and giggly little learners.


🏆 Mom’s Choice Gold • 🥇 1st Place BookFest • ⭐️ 5-Star Reader Favorites

 

🍄 Meet Oscar — Finland’s Most Lovable Forest Troll

Oscar is shy, pink, and just a little bit clumsy. He loves picking blueberries, fishing quietly, and solving problems... even if it means falling into a lake or getting a little muddy. These laugh-out-loud stories help kids:

  • Build empathy, emotional intelligence, and resilience
  • Learn life lessons through humor and heart
  • Explore nature and friendship in a magical world

📗 Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell

Theme: Hygiene & Self-Awareness

“Children will giggle with delight… Oscar is relatable.” – BlueInk Review
🦨 Oscar sniffs out a very smelly mystery... and finds a surprising lesson in self-care.

📘 Oscar and Otto

Theme: Friendship & Overcoming Differences

“A clever battle of wills… and a heartwarming rescue.” – The Wishing Shelf
🎣 A troll. A trout. And a story about how enemies can become unexpected friends.

📙 Oscar and the Noisy Children

Theme: Teamwork & Inclusion
“An appealing story of a woodland resident with a big heart.” – Kirkus Reviews
👣 When a muddy mishap traps one child, Oscar must rally the group to help.

 

Why Families Love Troll Tales

❤️ What Parents, Teachers & Kids Are Saying

  • “My 1-year-old brings it to me every day to read. A hit for all ages!” – Amazon Review
  • “A sweetly written, superbly illustrated story.” – Wishing Shelf
  • “I liked the funny parts when the fish was tricking the troll.” – Boy, age 7
  • “Teaches important values… wrapped in giggles.” – Primary School Teacher
  • “Children will love this story—and fall in love with Oscar.” – Readers’ Choice Awards

✔ Verified by real readers • Educator-tested • Family-loved

📚 Perfect for Homeschool & Bedtime Reading Alike

3 Key Benefits:

  1. Grows Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
    Repetitive structures + new descriptive words
  2. Promotes Emotional Intelligence
    Friendship, problem-solving, empathy, and cooperation
  3. Engages Diverse Ages
    Tested by toddlers, tweens, and educators alike!

 

Meet Author, Betty Cetas, and Illustrator, Ugur Kose