Hungarian rights sold for the LITTLE MOUSE series by Riikka Jäntti!

We are happy to let you know that Cerkabella have acquired the Hungarian rights for Little Mouse and Little Mouse’s Christmas, books #1 and #3 in the internationally bestselling Little Mouse series by Riikka Jäntti! The deal was closed by Sten-Erik Tammemäe and Elina Ahlbäck at Elina Ahlback Literary Agency.

The Little Mouse series is an international bestseller and the stories of the books focus on the toddler Little Mouse who lives with Mummy Mouse and has fun and exciting adventures, whether they go camping, play in the park, or clean up the house in preparation for guests. The lovely illustrations and familiar scenarios make the series wonderfully relatable for children.

Cerkabella praised Little Mouse for its inclusivity, sophistication, and relatability:

The size of the book makes it easy to be held, it’s sized for the little ones. It’s lovely that Mommy Mouse is not left out on the cover and throughout the story, at this age the closeness of the mother is crucial for toddlers, and in addition, single-parent families can feel represented.
The illustrations are sophisticated, the colours are harmonious and not too vibrant which goes easy on the nervous system, as in today’s age the young minds are bombarded with stimulation.
These are warm, nostalgic, feel-good stories, both parent and child will enjoy them
.”
– Ági Bodrogi, foreign rights, Cerkabella, Hungary

As for Little Mouse’s Christmas, Cerkabella stated that it is the perfect book to give as a gift for Christmas:

In Hungary most books are bought for Christmas, and our publishing company has a wide selection of Christmas books as well. We are especially happy when a series comes out with a special winter edition. Our favourite fairy-tale hero should not be left out of the winter festivities. The red and green colours on the cover fit perfectly with what you’d expect from a gift, yet blend in with the rest of the series. This book is perfect for curling up with in an armchair, with a bite of sugar cookie and carols in the background.
– Ági Bodrogi, foreign rights, Cerkabella, Hungary

With this latest sale to Hungary, the rights for the Little Mouse series have now been sold to 22 territories!
Rights are available in, e.g., Netherlands, Latvia, Czechia, Japan, Greece, Croatia…

Download materials for the LITTLE MOUSE series here!

Little Mouse series

Riikka Jäntti

An adorable bestselling picture book series about a little mouse and its everyday adventures. 

The Little Mouse series is an international bestseller with rights sold to more than 20 territories. The stories focus on the toddler Little Mouse, who lives with Mummy Mouse and has fun and exciting adventures, whether they go camping, play in the park, or clean up the house in preparation for guests. The lovely illustrations and familiar scenarios make the series relatable for children.

Titles in the Little Mouse series:

#1: Little Mouse
#2: Little Mouse Helps Out
#3: Little Mouse’s Christmas
#4: Little Mouse’s Holiday
#5: Little Mouse’s Winter
#6: Little Mouse’s Summer
#7: Little Mouse Goes Camping
#8: Little Mouse and the Birthday Present
#9: Little Mouse Welcomes Spring
#10 Little Mouse Goes on a Cruise

LITTLE MOUSE
PIKKU HIIRI
Tammi, 20152025, 48 pp.

READING MATERIALS
Full English PDFs

RIGHTS SOLD:
FINLAND: Tammi
AZERBAIJAN: Alatoran
AUSTRALIA: Scribble/Scribe
BULGARIA: Uniscorp
CHINA: Beijing Yuntu Tech
DENMARK: ABC Forlag
ESTONIA: Rahva Raamat
FRANCE: Cambourakis
GERMANY: Cross Cult
HUNGARY: Cerkabella
ITALY: Sinnos
NEPAL: Kathalaya
NEW ZEALAND: Scribble/Scribe
POLAND: Filia
PORTUGAL: Harper Collins Iberica
ROMANIA: Editura Paralela 45
RUSSIA: Strecoza
SLOVAKIA: Fortuna
SPAIN (Spanish): Harper Collins Iberica
SPAIN (Catalan): Harper Collins Iberica
SWEDEN: Epix Bokförlag AB
UK: Scribble/Scribe

About author


Riikka Jäntti

Riikka Jäntti, a 2003 graduate of University of Industrial Art of Helsinki, now part of Aalto University, is a Helsinki-based illustrator and author who has created art for both nonfiction and fairy tale books for children. Her first children’s book was published in 2005. Jäntti is best known for the adorable Little Mouse series that has publishers in 20 territories, including Australia, Nepal, and China!

In her illustrations, she uses pen and ink as well as watercolor and gouache. In 2009 Jäntti won the first-ever Tieto-Lauri, an award for children’s and juvenile non-fiction, for her illustrations in Viidakkotanssi (Jungle Dance). The book was written by Markku Löytönen about the explorer Rafael Karsten in Ecuador.

Bibliography


2025, Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Little Mouse and the Amazing Universe

Riikka Jäntti


2024, Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Little Mouse's School Picture Day

Riikka Jäntti


2024, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse Goes on a Cruise

Riikka Jäntti


2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse Welcomes Spring

Riikka Jäntti


2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse Goes to the Museum

Riikka Jäntti


2022, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse's Fables

Riikka Jäntti


2022, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse and the Birthday Present

Riikka Jäntti


2021, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse Goes Camping

Riikka Jäntti


2020, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse's Summer

Riikka Jäntti


2019, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse's Winter

Riikka Jäntti


2018, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse's Holiday

Riikka Jäntti


2017, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse's Christmas

Riikka Jäntti


2016, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse Helps Out

Riikka Jäntti


2015, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Little Mouse

Riikka Jäntti

World rights to FINNISH SAUNA: Steam, wood, stone & how to build your own SOLD to MacLehose

We are absolutely thrilled to share wonderful news about FINNISH SAUNA conquering the world, announced today in Bookbrunch:

The MacLehose Press has signed Finnish Sauna: Steam, wood, stone & how to build your own, a definitive trade book on the art and science of sauna by global expert Dr Lassi Liikkanen. Publisher Katharina Bielenberg and Quercus md Jon Butler bought world rights, excluding Finland, from Elina Ahlbäck of the Ahlbäck Agency in Helsinki. It will be published in September.

The book will be published in the same format and style as the Christmas bestseller Norwegian Wood, and expands on the growing global resurgence of interest in the health benefits of sauna. ‘From the history, science and tradition of the practice to how to build and maintain a sauna of your own, this is the perfect introduction to löyly – the magical steam that rises from the heated stones – and the very Finnish art of living well.’

Warmest Congratulations, Lassi A. Liikkanen!

 Jon Butler, Managing Director, said:

 “Hardly a week goes by without a big ‘trend’ piece in the Guardian or New York Times proclaiming 2025 the year that sauna finally goes mainstream in the English-speaking world. We are only a few thousand years behind the Finns, then… but so excited to bring Lassi Liikkanen’s definitive book on the construction, culture and history of sauna to readers later this year. Both a gorgeous object and packed full of wisdom, advice and insight from one of the world’s leading experts in the field, we hope that Finnish Sauna will inspire readers everywhere to learn the life-changing secrets of löyly.”

Agent Elina Ahlbäck said:

 “Finnish Sauna is conquering the world, and with amazing speed! Only a year ago at London Book Fair 2024, Katharina Bielenberg wanted to find a book for Maclehose about how to build your own sauna. Our agency found the leading expert Lassi Liikkanen on this topic, and Quercus/MacLehose will beautifully publish this unique book in September 2025. We are thrilled to see the wellness trend and the secret to Finnish happiness travelling the world.”

Source article: https://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/articledetail/maclehose-explores-the-science-of-sauna

About our Author:

Dr Lassi Liikkanen (he/him) is a designer, author, and founder, and a recognized thought leader in Finnish sauna design and technology matters. With over a decade of experience in the Finnish tech industry, he has held pivotal roles in shaping digital products and services. A former active researcher, Dr Liikkanen has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers across product design, interactive technology, music psychology, cognitive neuroscience – and, of course, saunas. He also holds the title of Docent in Human-Centred Product Design at Aalto University.

Since 2016, Dr. Liikkanen has become an internationally respected expert in sauna technology, sharing knowledge through his platform Saunologia.fi, which reaches over hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. His book Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design, first published in 2019, became available in English in 2021 and in Japanese since 2024. He offers Finnish sauna design and consulting services to clients globally.