New Releases by Tove Jansson

Have you ever wondered . . . what is a Moomin? This 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. From 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. What is a Moomin? 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. With 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 is a Moomin?" once and for all.

Now a major motion picture starring Glenn Close and directed by Charlie McDowell In The Summer Book Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer—its sunlight and storms—into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia’s grandmother, nearing the end of hers, as they spend the summer on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland. The grandmother is unsentimental and wise, if a little cranky; Sophia is impetuous and volatile, but she tends to her grandmother with the care of a new parent. Together they amble over coastline and forest in easy companionship, build boats from bark, create a miniature Venice, write a fanciful study of local bugs. They discuss things that matter to young and old alike: life, death, the nature of God and of love. “On an island,” thinks the grandmother, “everything is complete.” In The Summer Book, Jansson creates her own complete world, full of the varied joys and sorrows of life. Tove Jansson, whose Moomintroll comic strip and books brought her international acclaim, lived for much of her life on an island like the one described in The Summer Book, and the work can be enjoyed as her closely observed journal of the sounds, sights, and feel of a summer spent in intimate contact with the natural world. The Summer Book is translated from the Swedish by Thomas Teal.

If you haven''t met a Moomin yet, you''re missing the most magical fun... Join Moomintroll and his friends in this very special picture book to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the classic story, The Moomins and The Great Flood. A storm is blowing through Moominvalley. "I''m so glad you built our house right here in Moominvalley, Pappa," Moomin declares contently. "Actually," Moominpappa replies, "I didn''t." Settle in with the Moomin family as they hear Moominpappa''s tale of The Great Flood - a tremendous storm which swept away his precious home. Can Moominpappa battle through the flood to find his family again? And how did the Moominhouse come to be in Moominvalley? A beautiful tale of adventure which celebrates Tove Jansson''s iconic Moominhouse - a place of safety for anyone who needs a roof over their heads. Discover more beautiful Moomin books: Moomin and Snufkin''s Quest for Adventure Moomin: Little My and the Wild Wind Moomin and the Midsummer Mystery Moomin and the Wishing Star Moomin and the Ice Festival My First Moomin: Goodnight, Moomin My First Moomin: Best Friends My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin

If you haven''t met a Moomin yet, you''re missing the most magical fun... Join Moomintroll and his friends in this brand-new picture book based on the original stories by Tove Jansson. Spring has come to Moominvalley. And to Moomin''s delight, it has brought his best friend Snufkin home from his winter wanderings with plenty of exciting tales of far-away lands. When Snufkin takes Moomin on a surprise adventure - filled with unfamiliar and exciting sights, sounds, and smells - Moomin feels just like a real pioneer! But will he discover that some of the greatest adventures can be found on his very own doorstep? A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about the joy of seeking adventure. Discover more beautiful Moomin books: Moomin: Little My and the Wild Wind Moomin and the Midsummer Mystery Moomin and the Wishing Star Moomin and the Ice Festival My First Moomin: Goodnight, Moomin My First Moomin: Best Friends My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin

Quinto volumen de las cautivadoras historietas que introdujeron a innumerables niños y adultos en el maravilloso universo de la familia más encantadora de la literatura infantil. Acompañaremos a esta particular familia y a todos sus amigos en tres nuevas aventuras en las que se enfrentarán a peripecias de todo tipo. Un nuevo invierno llega al Valle y, con él, una tormenta de nieve sorpresa que los deja encerrados en casa en «Invierno Mumin», donde los Mumin experimentarán la complejidad de la convivencia y los límites de la privacidad. En «Mumin en barco», nuestros protagonistas descubrirán las maravillas, pero también los peligros, de la vida marítima. Y por supuesto no podría faltar una nueva trama romántica, esta vez protagonizada por Confusón, cuyo mal de amor por la Mimbla lo lleva a recurrir a la consulta psiquiátrica del Sombrerero. Llamados por la curiosidad, los peculiares habitantes del valle de los Mumin acudirán a terapia y se sumergirán en las profundidades de su inconsciente en «El cortejo de Confusón», aunque con dudosos resultados. Con su fino humor y su habilidad para retratar la realidad cotidiana de la forma más desenfadada, Tove Jansson vuelve a demostrar en este volumen por qué su universo ha cautivado a millones de lectores en todo el mundo. La crítica ha dicho: «Los libros de los Mumin son clásicos que conectan con el niño que hay en los adultos y con la parte adulta que hay en los niños, y comparten con ambos la estoica y gozosa perspectiva de la vida que poseía su autora. [Jansson] es una poetisa de la soledad y el amor, de la familia y las peculiaridades individuales, del valor y el absurdo». The Guardian «En el terreno de las tiras cómicas no hay nada comparable con Mumin [...]. Se pueden leer antologías enteras de tiras que no contienen la tristeza y la verdad que Jansson es capaz de reflejar en tres viñetas. [...] En última instancia, ése es el auténtico don de Jansson: contar tanto en un espacio tan diminuto». National Post «Conocer a los Mumin es como conocer a Tove Jansson: volcó su sabiduría, sus sueños y sus miedos en sus personajes». The Economist

A board book highlighting bedtime in Moominvalley. Follow the Moomins through Moominvalley and learn about what the Moomins do to get ready for bed.

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book set in the iconic world of Moominvalley, filled with quotes from the Moomin world, and illustrated in the distinctive Moomin style.

A beautifully illustrated counting book set in the iconic world of Moominvalley, filled with quotes from the Moomin world, and illustrated in the distinctive Moomin style.

Ĉapelo de sorĉisto estas la dua libro en la fama Muminserio verkita de Tove Jansson. En tiu ĉi rakonto la muminfamilio trovas ĉapelon de sorĉisto. Post tio nenio plu estas kiel kutime

Cuando Mumin, Snif y Snufkin encuentran un misterioso sombrero, comienzan a pasar cosas de lo más extrañas en el valle ¡Ha llegado la primavera! Y, tras el largo sueño invernal, Mumin y sus amigos, Snufkin y Sniff, deciden ir de excursión para celebrarlo. Aunque no se imaginan lo que encontrarán: alguien ha olvidado un sombrero de copa en la cima de una montaña. Este mágico hallazgo les dará muchas sorpresas y más de un disgusto... sobre todo cuando la familia Mumin lo deja en casa y emprende un viaje a una isla supuestamente desierta. Entonces, el sombrero aprovechará para hacer de las suyas. ¡No saben lo que les espera al volver! Por si esto fuera poco, la llegada de dos huéspedes complicará aún más las cosas. Y Snork necesitará de toda su astucia para solucionar la situación antes de que se descontrole.

Una artista anciana y su nieta de seis años pasan los veranos en una pequeña isla del archipiélago nlandés. La abuela es algo malhumorada y poco sentimental; Sophia, impetuosa y volátil. Una conoce profundamente la vida, la otra está ansiosa por saberlo todo. Juntas exploran la isla y sus secretos, inventan historias para explicar los misterios que las circundan, mientras se preguntan sobre la vida, la muerte, la naturaleza que las rodea, el amor. Dos personajes en los extremos de la vida que se cruzan con aparente inocencia, pero que de a poco se revelan llenos de matices y claroscuros. Un juego que se potencia con la prosa cristalina y directa de Tove Jansson, capaz de hacer sentir sin ser sentimental o de describir con simpleza todo el esfuerzo de la naturaleza para sostener el precario equilibrio entre la supervivencia y la extinción. El libro del verano es un libro sencillamente brillante y cautivador, con la extraña virtud de reconfortar precisamente por las mismas razones que inquieta. "Finura poética, humor seco y un profundo amor por la naturaleza recorren toda su obra... El libro es tan encantador, tan evocador como una película de Hayao Miyazaki" ( Time Out New York). "Es difícil describir el asombroso logro del arte de Jansson... la perfección de la lectura pequeña y tranquila" (The Guardian). "Cada cierto tiempo, se publica un libro que captura algo en nosotros... El libro de verano es uno de esos" ( Daily Telegraph). "Excéntrico, divertido, sabio, lleno de alegrías y pequeñas aventuras. Este es un libro para toda la vida" (Esther Freud).

Moominmamma and Moomintroll need to find a home for the winter, someplace where sun is plentiful and safe from the dangers of the unknown. But before they can settle down, they must cross a dark and sinister forest and find their way through a flood of epic proportions, all the while hoping that they will find Moominpappa again. Their journey seems daunting but they forge ahead, with Moominmamma’s kindness and patience giving Moomin the courage he needs to face the strange, unexplored path that lies ahead of them. Written during the 1939-40 Finnish-Soviet Union conflict, or The Winter War, Jansson uses the unusual setting of a natural catastrophe to provide the background of her first children’s book and the first appearance of her beloved Moomin characters. She wrote this as her escape from the horrors of war and its many consequences, but rather than avoiding the problems that war raises, she uses these as a basis for the many obstacles that the characters face, from separated families to forced displacement. With beautiful black and white artwork interspersed throughout the text and curious, playful prose, you find yourself rooting for the Moomins and their quest to find Moominpappa and a place to call home.

Tove Jansson takes us on a beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky journey through Moominvalley, perfectly capturing the experience and its emotional impact as seen through the innocent eyes of Susanna, who is bored with her life: Her cat is too content; her surroundings, too gentle. She craves adventure when there is none to be had. But when a new pair of glasses appears in front of her, she gets an opportunity to live the bold life that she has always longed for as her surroundings are transformed into a dark and sinister landscape. At first Susanna is afraid, but then her daring side takes over and she moves forward to an unknown destination, seeing some familiar faces along the way. Combating everything from an exploding volcano to a fierce winter storm, from mysterious monsters to stormy seas, Susanna and her newfound friends are given the adventure of a lifetime. With subtle existential themes, a lyrical rhythm, and delicate watercolor illustrations, The Dangerous Journey captures the curiosity of children and adults alike. Published for the first time in North America, and the last picture book completed by the world-renowned Jansson, The Dangerous Journey pushes the emotions that underlie our nostalgia out into the open with an unparalleled viewpoint that always brings forth a new perspective. Take this fantastical journey to Moominvalley and never look back.

For thirty summers Tove and her partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietilä, retreated to the tiny island of Klovharun, a rocky outcrop in the gulf of Finland, where they would live, paint and write, energised by the shifting seascapes and the island''s austere charms. Notes from an Island, offers both a memoir of, and homage to, this beloved island home. Tove''s spare prose, and Tuulikki''s subtle washes and aquatints, combine to form a work of meditative beauty. This edition includes the first UK publication of Tove''s acclaimed 1961 essay/prose poem, The Island.

A warm and beautifully illustrated picture book to treasure, The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley introduces Moomin fans old and new to the classic tale in which the Moomins are visited by Too-ticky and her invisible companion.

In the second volume of Tove Jansson''s humorous yet melancholic Moomin comic strip, we get four new stories about jealousy, competition, childrearing, and self-reinvention. The Moomins try to hibernate in the fashion of their ancestors but insomnia places them smack dab into a winter carnival with the winter-sports loving Mr. Brisk. The fickle and eternally lovestruck Mymble and Snorkmaiden find themselves in competition over a thrilling new man. Moominmamma meets her new neighbor, the Fillyjonk, causing her to hire the depressed and secretive Misabel as her new maid. Mymble''s mother arrives on the Moomin family''s doorstep with her seventeen new children. Finally, a prophet arrives on the scene declaring that the happy Moomins are in fact not happy at all and need to get back to nature and be free. Moomin, of course, becomes more and more miserable the freer he gets. Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children''s authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated Moomin chapter books. The Drawn & Quarterly reprint series collects, for the first time in North America, Jansson''s internationally syndicated Moomin comic strip that debuted in the London Evening News in 1954.

Ihmisten välisistä seuraleikeistä ja totuuden hetkistä Tove Janssonin novellikokoelma Seuraleikki vuodelta 1991 sisältää 13 kirkasta ja kiteytynyttä tarinaa ihmisiin kohdistuvista odotuksista ja olettamuksista. Seuraleikin kertomuksissa tapahtuu erikoisia ja yllättäviä kohtaamisia: niiden henkilöt kulkeutuvat heille annettujen roolien rajoille ja niistä yli. Jansson nostaa pelkistetysti mutta tarkasti näkyville ihmissuhteiden ja sosiaalisten pelien sääntöjä, joita kertomusten henkilöt eivät suostukaan noudattamaan. Hän kuvaa tilanteita, joissa elämänvalhe päättyy, kun todellisuus yhtäkkiä paljastuu. Lempeästi ja viisaasti Tove Jansson osoittaa, että kuvitelmien ja todellisuuden ristiriidan tasaantuminen on lohdullinen kokemus. Tove Jansson (1914–2001) tunnetaan kansainvälisesti parhaiten lastenkirjailijana ja kuvataiteilijana – "muumien äitinä" – mutta tuotantoon kuuluu myös romaaneja ja novelleja. Hänen teoksiaan on käännetty yli 30 kielelle ja sovitettu teatteriin, radioon ja televisioon.

Celebrating seventy-five years of the Moomins, Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three stories based on Tove Jansson''s beloved and classic chapter books. Sensitively adapted for a younger audience by Alex Haridi and Cecilia Davidsson, it''s both perfect as a gift and a must-have for fans of Tove Jansson’s enchanting world. Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque valley where anything can happen - and it often does! But even when a father is washed away in a flood, electric Hattifatteners appear on a desert island, and a magical hat causes mayhem - the kind-hearted Moomins take it all in their stride. Everyone is welcome in Moominvalley, and Moomin lovers of all ages will delight at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively storytelling in this collection.

If you haven''t met a Moomin yet, you''re missing the most magical fun . . . It''s winter in Moominvalley and the Moomin family are deep in their Long Winter Sleep, waiting for the sound of Too-Ticky''s barrel organ to rouse them, as it did every spring. But when a mysterious ratta-tattle wakes Moomintroll with a start, will he be brave enough to investigate the noise on his own? And what surprises will he find if he does venture outside?

A virtual memoir in letters by the beloved creator of the Moomins Tove Jansson’s works, even her famed Moomin books, fairly teem with letters of one kind or another, from messages bobbing in bottles to whole epistolary novels. Fortunately for her countless readers, her life was no different, unfolding as it did in the letters to family, friends, and lovers that make up this volume, a veritable autobiography over the course of six decades—and the only one Jansson ever wrote. And just as letters carry a weight of significance in Jansson’s writing, those she wrote throughout her life reflect the gravity of her circumstances, the depth of her thoughts and feelings, and the critical moments of humor, sadness, and grace that mark an artist’s days. These letters, penned with characteristic insight and wit, provide an almost seamless commentary on Jansson’s life within Helsinki’s bohemian circles and on her island home. Shifting between hope and despair, yearning and happiness, they describe her immersion in art studies and her ascension to fame with the Moomins. They speak frankly of friendship and love, loneliness and solidarity, and also of politics, art, literature, and society. They summon a particular place and time reflected through a mind finely attuned to her culture, her world, and her own nature—all clearly put into biographical and historical context by the volume’s editors, both longtime friends of Tove Jansson—and, in the end, draw a complex, intimate self-portrait of one of the world’s most beloved authors.

A beautifully packaged collection of Tove Jansson''s classic Moomin artwork showcased alongside warm, witty and mindful quotes from the original books and characters. Packed full of stunning artwork from the Moomin archive including book covers, illustrations and a detailed map of Moominvalley, this book is a wonderful introduction to the magical world of the Moomins and a must-have for any Moomin fan. Printed on sturdy, high-quality A4 card, each picture can be pulled out and framed, or the book can be read from start to finish to give a history of the Moomins and their unique world. Tove Jansson''s art, creative vision and philosophy have led her to become one of the world''s most treasured children''s authors and illustrators. Born in Helsinki to artist parents, she worked as a celebrated artist, author, and political cartoonist, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, the charming and quirky inhabitants of Moominvalley whose lives are filled with adventure, warmth and kindness. Publishing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Moomins, this gorgeous gift book is peppered with inspirational quotes and additional info alongside the artwork, and will appeal to collectors and new fans alike.

A lavish celebration of Moominvalley, complete with hundreds of pages of comics, writing, and ephemera Since the first Moomin comic strip appeared in the London Evening News, Tove Jansson’s creations have become an international sensation, inspiring TV shows, cafés, a museum, an opera, and even an amusement park. And now in this new deluxe edition are hundreds of pages of Moomin comics, starring Moominmamma, Snorkmaiden, Sniff, Mrs. Fillyjonk, and many more familiar faces. Collected in this volume are the comics created by Lars Jansson, when his sister, Tove, grew tired of drawing a daily strip after half a decade. Lars had long been involved in the creation of the Moomin strips—he translated them into English for publication. Though he had little knowledge of drawing, Lars took over the daily comic strip. Tove taught him, and after two years of sibling collaboration, Lars authored the strips independently for fourteen years. By the mid-1970s, when the strip was at its height of popularity, the tales of Moominvalley were being syndicated in forty papers worldwide, just as absorbing to adult readers as they were to children. Even today, the stories remain uniquely resonant with readers for more than just their quirky, outlandish appearances. With silly humor, the Moominvalley characters emphasize the importance of community and respecting one’s environment to readers young and old. Moomin Deluxe: Volume Two collects Lars Jansson’s contributions to the series alongside rare ephemera and tributes by cartoonists and writers. Sumptuously designed, it is a must for any fan of Moominvalley.

Tonight everyone in Moominvalley will be going to the Autumn Ball and Moomintroll and Sniff are busy helping with preparations. But when they discover an extraordinary golden leaf on the forest floor, will they be able to find a tree full of golden leaves and give each of the valley folk a gift they''ll always treasure?

A beautiful, collectible and classic picture book, lavishly embossed and foiled, Christmas Comes to Moominvalley is the perfect gift for Moomin fans of all ages. An exquisitely illustrated re-telling of Tove Jansson''s classic story The Fir Tree, in which the Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ''Christmas'' is coming. The only trouble is, the Moomins have no idea who, or what Christmas is . . . With a sensitively adapted picture book text that captures Tove Jansson''s uniquely wise, perceptive and original voice, paired with delicate, painterly illustrations full of character and detail and based on Jansson''s original drawings and colour plates, this collectable picture book edition introduces a new generation of readers to the loveable Moomin family and friends and their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas, and try to solve the puzzle of what ''Christmas'' really means . . .

As the Moomins prepare to hibernate through what is going to be the worst winter yet, several unwelcomed guests take advantage of the Moomins'' generosity and keep the family awake throughout the long winter. Their quirky but needy guests prevent the

A showstopping luxury gift book to cherish for years to come, The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is the ultimate guide for any Moomin fan, old and new. Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful one of a kind book; a fun, fascinating, behind the scenes look at the wonderful world of the Moomins and their creator, Tove Jansson. Filled with illustrated maps and family trees, facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this gorgeous book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. Find out all about Moomintroll''s adventures, Moominmamma''s handbag and Moominpappa''s diary and discover all the favourite Moomin characters, including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My. Get a glimpse behind the studio door of the uniquely talented Tove Jansson. Featuring original Moomin drawings, colour studies and stunning sketches of her iconic characters, as well as family photographs and Tove''s childhood drawings. With a luxuriously designed die-cut cover featuring gold foil, this breathtaking hardback is the perfect addition to the collection of any Moomin fan. Written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Philip Ardagh, with contributions from bestselling children''s author, screenwriter and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is a highly illustrated, beautifully designed gift book for all Moomin fans to treasure.

The rich seam that is Jansson''s adult prose continues with this penultimate collection of short stories, written in her seventies at the height of her Moomin fame and translated into English for the first time. In these light-footed, beautifully crafted yet disquieting stories, Jansson tells of discomfiting encounters, unlooked for connections and moments of isolation that span generations and decades. Letters From Klara proves yet again her mastery of this literary form.

Tove Janssonin ensimmäinen muumikirja! Muumipeikko ja Muumimamma etsivät perheensä luota seikkailemaan lähtenyttä Muumipappaa ja joutuvat matkalla itsekin erilaisiin seikkailuihin. He kokevat monia vaaroja ja säikähdyksiä, mutta ennen pitkää perhe on taas onnellisesti yhdessä. Lopulta Muumit löytävät myös pienen laakson, kauneimman paikan mitä he ovat koskaan nähneet