Kotona Kerttulassa: Kertomus nuorisolle

The story opens with a young narrator stepping off a modest carriage into the bright, welcoming world of Kerttula, a countryside home full of bustling relatives and lively children. As the train whistles fade, she discovers a landscape of birch‑dotted hills, sparkling lakes and an ever‑watchful horse named Oiva. The narrator’s excitement for her new surroundings mixes with a tender nostalgia for Finnish tales she has heard as a child.

Soon she is drawn into the house’s warm hospitality, meeting an aunt who greets her with open arms, cousins of every age, and a kindly grandfather who reminds the children that love for their homeland should guide their ambitions. Through games, simple chores and conversations about the beauty of Finland, the young visitor begins to feel a deep connection to the land and its people. The gentle rhythm of daily life in Kerttula invites listeners to share the wonder of growing up surrounded by nature, family, and a quietly fierce sense of belonging.