Uppo-Nalle facts for kids
Uppo-Nalle is a super popular children's book series. It was written by the Finnish author Elina Karjalainen. The very first book came out in 1977. It was so loved that 21 more books followed, all about Uppo-Nalle and his friends! Hannu Taina drew all the amazing pictures for the books.
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Uppo-Nalle: The Bear Who Loves Poems
The main character is Uppo-Nalle, a special teddy bear who can talk and move! He absolutely loves writing and reading poetry. His name, Uppo-Nalle, means "sunken bear" in Finnish. He got this name because he was found underwater during a boat trip on a river.
Who Are Uppo-Nalle's Friends?
Besides Uppo-Nalle, there are other fun characters in the books:
- A kind girl named Reeta.
- Reeta's wise grandmother.
- Their loyal dog, Laulava Lintukoira. This dog's name means "singing bird dog" in Finnish!
Uppo-Nalle on Stage and Screen
Uppo-Nalle's adventures became so popular that they left the pages of the books!
- In 1980, a play based on the books was performed in a theatre in Kuopio, Finland.
- Later, in 1991, a movie about Uppo-Nalle was released.
Honors for Uppo-Nalle
Uppo-Nalle is a truly special character in Finland. He has even been honored in a couple of big ways:
- A postage stamp was made featuring Uppo-Nalle.
- A children's hospital was named after him, showing how much he means to people!
