Troll Tales and Other Stories from Grandma's Cottage

Oscar is carrying a basket toward his home under the hill with images of four books.

Appealing Stories of a Troll with a Big Heart, an Impish Fish, & a Fearful Moose

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

Follow Oscar through the forest to discover smelly adventures, meet new friends, problem-solve, and learn something new about yourself! The stories in this series, Troll Tales and Other Stories from Grandma’s Cottage, impart a grandma’s wisdom with humor, whimsy and love.

🍄 Meet Oscar — Finland’s Most Lovable Forest Troll

Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell

Like a fresh onion, Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell will bring tears to your eyes as you laugh your way through Oscar’s show and smell adventure. 

“Children will giggle with delight… Oscar is relatable.” – BlueInk Review

Oscar and Otto

Oscar once again makes a big splash when a newcomer moves in from across the pond. Find out if he sinks or swims as he tries to trap a tricky trout!

“A clever battle of wills… and a heartwarming rescue.” – The Wishing Shelf

Oscar and the Noisy Children

Five children crash through Oscar’s quiet woods. But when one of them splats into a sticky situation, Oscar must decide whether to stay silent or sound the alarm.

“An appealing story of a woodland resident with a big heart.” – Kirkus Reviews

Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell

Moe was a fearful moose, but when two adventurous children climb into trouble, he must decide to lend an antler or turn tail and run.

"This was an absolute joy to read." - Readers' Favorite

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
  • “Oscar is a very funny looking character. I like him a lot.” Girl, aged 8
  • “[M]y class enjoyed the energy of this story. It’s never dull, and has a sweet message of working together.” Primary school teacher
  • “I liked the way the author described the smell – awful, horrible, rotten, putrid, terrible, nasty, stinky.” Girl, aged 7
  • “I liked the funny parts when the fish was tricking the troll.” – Boy, age 7
  • “Teaches important values… wrapped in giggles.” – Primary School Teacher
  • “Such a naughty fish! I thought the fish was the best character. I also liked how clever [Oscar] is – for a troll!” Boy, aged 8

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