{"product_id":"a-treasury-of-moomin-tales-adapted-from-three-classic-stories-by-tove-jansson-9781035089116","title":"A Treasury of Moomin Tales: Adapted from Three Classic Stories by Tove Jansson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Treasury of Moomin Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated collection of three classic Moomin stories, based on Tove Jansson's original works. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where anything can happen: a snow horse comes to life in the depths of a freezing winter, a stolen ruby leads to a trial set in the Moominhouse garden, and seeds planted on Midsummer's Eve sprout a crowd of electrical Hattifatteners! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoomin fans of all ages will delight at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively, witty writing, and become fully immersed in the beautiful Moominvalley. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitively adapted for a younger audience by Alex Haridi and Cecilia Davidsson, \u003ci\u003eA Treasury of Moomin Tales \u003c\/i\u003eis a perfect gift and a must-have for fans of Tove Jansson's enchanting world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover more Moomin tales in \u003ci\u003eStories from Moominvalley\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tove Jansson,Alex Haridi,Cecilia Davidsson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MacMillan Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 7.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035089116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTove Jansson (1914 - 2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMoomins and The Great Flood\u003c\/i\u003e, her first book to feature the Moomins, published in 1945. Tove went on to publish twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold in their millions and been translated into over forty languages. In the 1950s the Moomins became a successful cartoon strip, which was to feature in newspapers all over the world. As the Moomins' fame grew, they began to appear in television series, plays, films and a varied merchandise program soon followed. Tove also painted throughout her life and wrote novels and short stories, including the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSummer Book. \u003c\/i\u003eBut the Moomin world was never far away. As Tove said, \"\u003ci\u003eYou feel a cold wind on your legs when you step outside Moomin Valley...\u003c\/i\u003e\" In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tove Jansson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48943886532765,"sku":"9781035089116","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_85062aad-459d-46c4-9fea-5159ebc225e3.jpg?v=1790152562","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-treasury-of-moomin-tales-adapted-from-three-classic-stories-by-tove-jansson-9781035089116","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}