Riikkinen is a children's book series written by Jukka Laajarinne and published by Gaudeamus in Finland since 2020. The books are created together with Univeristy of Helsinki Science Education department.
The stories are about this small insect colony and their adventures. Riikkinen, smallest of them all, explores the world with her friends and learns about biodiversity, critical thinking, energy, chemistry etc.
Gallery of illustrations
Sketches and older versions of the characters
