Känkkäränkkä facts for kids
Känkkäränkkä is a famous Finnish children's song. It was created by Mikko Alatalo and Harri Rinne. The song tells the story of a tiny, mischievous witch. This witch loves to make children feel angry and cause trouble.
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What is Känkkäränkkä?
The song Känkkäränkkä was recorded by Mikko Alatalo in 1981. It was part of his album called Eläimiä suomalaismetsissä. The song quickly became popular with kids.
The Mischievous Witch
The character Känkkäränkkä is a very small witch. She is so tiny that grown-ups cannot even see her! Her favorite thing to do is to make children upset and bother others. She is a playful, but sometimes annoying, character.
Who Invented Känkkäränkkä?
The idea for the Känkkäränkkä witch did not come from Mikko Alatalo or Harri Rinne. She was first created in the 1970s. A speech therapist and children's book author named Annami Poivaara invented her.
Känkkäränkkä in Books
Annami Poivaara wrote several fairy tales about the little witch. These stories were published in books like Unihiekkaa, Unilintu, and Pikkunoita Känkkäränkkä. Poivaara shared that Mikko Alatalo read her books to his own children. This is how the character inspired him to write the song.
The Parody Song
Another Finnish artist, Jope Ruonansuu, made a funny parody of the song. His version is called Menkkaränkkä. It was released on his album Lomakiertue.
