{"product_id":"the-bear-rolls-over-9798295403958","title":"The Bear Rolls Over","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Bear Rolls Over: A Heikinpäivä Tale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy Lisa Dorvinen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Michigan's snowy Upper Peninsula, the Finnish-American town of Hancock bursts with celebration on \u003cstrong\u003eHeikinpäivä\u003c\/strong\u003e, the midwinter festival that marks the turning of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the old Finnish proverb, \"Karhu kylkeänsä kääntää\" - \"the bear rolls onto his other side.\" Deep in his forest den, a drowsy bear stirs, signaling that the darkest days of winter are nearly past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough rhythmic storytelling and vivid, whimsical illustrations, author \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Dorvinen\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the spirit of community, culture, and hope that defines Finnish heritage. From kicksled races and steaming mugs of cocoa to nisua bread and glowing lanterns, every page celebrates the beauty of Copper Country traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending \u003cstrong\u003efolklore, cultural education, and seasonal storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, When the Bear Rolls Over is a charming picture book that invites young readers to discover how one small town in Michigan keeps its Finnish roots alive-one snowy celebration at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnish-American culture and heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal change and folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity, family, and celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Peninsula regional history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor children ages \u003cstrong\u003e4-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, classrooms, cultural heritage programs, and winter-themed story hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Self Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295403958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Lisa Dorvinen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52472939741365,"sku":"9798295403958","price":11.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_3451f803-1a3d-4326-bfbe-8b4df0a74cbf.jpg?v=1777444818","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-bear-rolls-over-9798295403958","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}