
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
HEIKKI MERILÄINEN
A young boy named Mooses lives on his family’s farm, where everyday chores and the aroma of fresh coffee fill the mornings. One crisp April day his father mentions a tiny, striking foal that has appeared in the stable, sparking Mooses’s immediate curiosity. The little horse, with a white mark on its forehead, quickly earns the nickname Pilkka.
Despite his father’s strict warning to stay away from the stable, Mooses can’t resist the lure of the newcomer. He darts to the barn, watches the foal’s shy movements, and begins to coax it with gentle calls, slowly earning its trust. Their tentative friendship blossoms as the boy learns the rhythms of feeding and caring for the animal, while his family watches with a mix of amusement and concern.
The story captures the simple wonder of rural childhood, the pull of responsibility, and the quiet magic that can arise from a single, unexpected encounter. Listeners will be drawn into a warm, nostalgic world where curiosity and compassion grow side by side.
Language
fi
Duration
~9 hours (543K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-09-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1939
Raised in rural Kainuu and largely self-educated, this Finnish folk writer turned hard experience into plainspoken stories that brought everyday life to the page. His work also helped preserve oral tradition, including charms, poems, and local lore from eastern Finland.
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