Fileas the Tortoise, who is the inspiring force behind Letters From Fileas, the monthly educational letter for children, that's deisgner to strengthen reading comprehension and make reading fun and rewarding.

Fileas

Fileas is a 20-year-old red-footed tortoise who was adopted into our family three years ago. He lives in Finland, near the Arctic Circle.

Most of the day, Fileas roams freely, exploring his surroundings, and at night, he sleeps soundly in his terrarium. Fileas usually eats once a day, mostly green leaves and vegetables, and his favorite treats are dandelion leaves, tomatoes, and berries. Occasionally, he also gets eggs or mealworms for protein.

Once or twice a week, Fileas takes a bath, standing in water while his shell is brushed with a toothbrush. Fileas enjoys colorful pictures in encyclopedias and science magazines. He also likes to playfully tease his dog friends by walking over them and stealing their food.

Hanna Niittyviita, the author of the monthly educational letters, and Fileas the tortoise.

Hanna

Hanna is a science enthusiast and an avid reader from Finland. She works as a teacher and writes science textbooks. Hanna enjoys knitting, baking, and spending time at the cottage with her family and pets.

Nature and children's literacy are close to her heart, and she is fortunate to combine both of her passions when writing these letters.

Hanna is trained as a biology and geography teacher, special education teacher, and class teacher (M.Sc., M.Ed). In addition, Hanna has qualified as a neuropsychiatric coach.

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