{"product_id":"what-is-a-moomin-an-illustrated-guide-in-100-objects-hardcover","title":"What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTove Jansson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave you ever wondered . . . what \u003ci\u003eis \u003c\/i\u003ea Moomin?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis colourful guide introduces the who, what, when and why of the Moomins through 100 iconic objects from in and around Moominvalley, exploring the stories and characters plus the Moomins' impact in the real world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the family's lamp on the veranda to Snufkin's trusty knapsack, and from the Hobgoblin's magical hat to Moominpappa's inky fountain pen, this playful and accessible guide to the Moomins is perfect for new and old fans alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is a Moomin?\u003c\/i\u003e is packed throughout with Tove Jansson's original artwork plus comic strips, quotes from the Moomin books and rarely-seen material from the Moomin archives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith character introductions at the beginning of the book and a visual timeline at the end, this unique introduction for all ages is sure to answer the question of \"What \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e a Moomin?\" once and for all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTove Jansson\u003c\/b\u003e (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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Li\u003c\/b\u003e loves creating and writing books for children. An art school graduate, she was a commissioning editor in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She has worked on hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, humour and activity titles since then. Amanda was delighted to be the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 for Best Book with Facts. She lives in Wimbledon with her husband, Andy, and her daughters, Izzy and Millie, and is a huge fan of the Moomins.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 10.86 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452688445689,"sku":"9781035042586","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/HK7HDtonvX9781035042586.webp?v=1779959175","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/what-is-a-moomin-an-illustrated-guide-in-100-objects-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}