Tales from Mirja is a collection of seven short tales for children from an imaginary, magical land where gnomes interact with humans and supply the beauty in everything one sees. It begins with Something and Nothing arguing about whether Creation is worth the trouble and ends with the son of a fisherman deciding that his harsh life is beautiful and good. In between are tales about love, identity, sacrifice, friendship, and beauty, all set in a strange land that will become increasingly familiar and memorable as one reads on.