By Tove Jansson, Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson (author) , Filippa Widlund (illustrator)
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Join the Moomins on an ocean adventure in this stunning picture book based on Tove Jansson's classic tales.
The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa's new boat. Along the way they will encounter a swarm of mischievous niblings, Edward the gigantic Booble, and a very cross Hemulen aunt. Will they make it back safely to Moominvalley . . . or could they be lost at sea?
This beautiful re-telling of Tove Jansson's beloved story is perfect for Moomin fans of all ages. Combining the spirit of Jansson's original warm and witty text with stunning illustrations of all her most beloved characters, Moomintroll Sets Sail is a heartwarming story of kindness, adventure and courage, as the Moomins come to realise that although adventure is exciting, home is always best.
Tove 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. The Moomins and The Great Flood, 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 fifty 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 Summer Book. But the Moomin world was never far away. As Tove said, You feel a cold wind on your legs when you step outside Moomin Valley... In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.
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Join the Moomins on an ocean adventure in this stunning picture book based on Tove Jansson's classic tales. The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa's new boat.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Moomintroll Sets Sail and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Moomintroll Sets Sail features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Moomintroll Sets Sail was written by Tove Jansson, Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Moomintroll Sets Sail has 40 pages
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