The magic of the Nordic nature illustrated.
Teutori is the pen name of the versatile Finnish painter, illustrator and bestselling author Teuvo Koskinen (1941-2000). Alongside having been a subtle observer of the Nordic nature and a redeemed portrait painter, he is widely known for his children's books, characterised by their charming illustrations and engaging narratives.
Luxurious artistic quality, bright colours and unique, warm-hearted atmosphere became Teutori’s hallmarks and have made children and adults alike love his series ”Mandy and Andy” across generations.
Always cherished for their warmth, creativity, and positive messages, Teutori’s stories are today more relevant than ever.
You can find a collection of Teutori’s children’s books, buy, and read samples here:
Marion's Adventure: A Fairy Tale of Kindness
Enchantment of a fairy tale with stunning illustrations!
Bestselling Finnish children’s book author presents a warmhearted adventure, brought to life with stunning hand-painted illustrations.
“Follow that path, and you will come to the Great Forest. There, you will find big, juicy blueberries! But remember: do not go too deep into the forest, or you might get lost.”
Marion lives with her mother and little brother in a cozy cottage in the countryside. One day, she ventures into the woods to pick blueberries. She gets an unexpected companion along the way, when she rescues a squirrel from the clutches of a menacing marten. Together, they set out to the fabled Great Forest and find more berries than they could have ever imagined.
But will they remember to follow wise Grandpa Owl’s advice and not wander too deep into the forest?
A feel-good tale where kindness is rewarded and everything turns out happily in the end. It’s a lovely choice for a bedtime story or early reading for children ages 3 to 8.
A classic originally published in Finnish 1987, now available in English as a paperback and an ebook.
Teutori's other works include:
Mandy and Andy
Superb artistic quality, bright colours and unique, warm-hearted atmosphere have made children love Teutori's illustrations and stories across generations.
Landscapes
A mixture of realistic and romantic style and skilled oil technique is charasteristic to Teutori's landscape paintings that catch the quiet peace of Nordic countryside.
Christmas
Teutori's loved Christmas cards convey the authentic feeling of Nordic traditions and have become collectors' items.
“Near Mandy's and Andy's home cottage, there is a large forest. Many kinds of animals live there, but the biggest ones are moose.
Mandy and Andy often get to ride on top of their impressive antlers.
Oh, the views from up there!”
Mandy and Andy: Forest Friends
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Teuvo "Teutori" Koskinen
Artist, illustrator and author of more than 40 children’s books. Born 1941, he showed spectacular drawing skills early on. His first job as graphic artist served as a learning ground for his later artistic career, spanning a wide variety of styles and techniques from pencil drawing to gouache and oil paints. That is also where he got the nickname ”Teutori”, derived from his first name, which was to become his artist name and brand, always associated with high quality and delightful style.
