New Releases by Tove Jansson

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.

The classic comic strip by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson in a new paperback series When D&Q debuted the Moomin comics in 2007, it was the first time that the strip had been published in English since its original appearance in the London Evening News. The series has since gone on to sell 400,000 copies. Now presented in an all-new softcover format that collects the comics of both Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, the Moomin Adventures series will introduce these timeless classics to a new generation of readers of all ages. This volume is jam-packed with classic Moomin antics and shenanigans. Whether it’s setting up finicky ghosts on a blind date in “Moomin and the Farm,” or becoming devout followers of quarreling prophets in “Moomin Begins a New Life,” the Moomins’ quick wit and existential musings never fail to disappoint. In “Moominmamma’s Maid,” Misabel the maid must conquer her fears and learn to do as the Moomins do, turning everything into a pleasure. In “Moomin Builds a House,” the fabulous Little My delights us with her naughtiness, even as she drives the Moomins up the walls. Every story in this collection is a bundle of fun, offering a timeless treasure trove of good-hearted whimsy and delight. The strip’s gentle humor and subtle yet sharp musings on life relay an utterly human existence through the lives of Moomin, Moominmamma, Moominpappa, Snufkin, Little My, Snork Maiden, and more.

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

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Moomin and the Hat, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. Moomintroll, Snufkin and Sniff find a magic hat. It can make berry-juice and clouds! But who owns the hat - and are they looking for it? Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Little My is a true firecracker; small but fierce yet clever and brave - and one of Moomintroll’s best friends. She is independent and wherever Little My goes, something exciting is bound to happen. From Little My''s first meeting with the Moomin family to turning a garden into a jungle, these adventures are all about Little My - with appearances from some of your favourite Moomins such as Moomintroll, Moominpappa, and Moominmamma along the way. Heartwarming and joyful, these short stories are perfect for young readers and ideal for bedtime! Moomin Come and join the tranquil and timeless Moominworld, where Moomintroll, Moominpappa and Moominmamma set out on many marvelous adventures together with their friends; Snorkmaiden, Sniff, Little My, Snufkin, Stinky, Mrs Fillyjonk and all the others. To what mythical lands will the journey lead next, and what fairy tail creatures will Moomintroll and his friends discover along the way? Since 1945, Tove Jansson''s magical Moominworld has enchanted children and adults alike, spanning books, comics, and TV-series in 35+ languages which all feature the beloved Moomin family and their friends. Jansson’s unique, almost mythical fantasy-scape has won her several literary prizes such as the Hans Christian Andersen Medal and the Selma Lagerlöfs prize.

En sia verando en Muminvalo la patro memoras siajn amikojn en la Senleĝa Kolonio, ties buntajn vojaĝojn kaj grandegajn festojn en mondo, kie ĉio estis ebla. Povas esti ke li iomete troigis, sed tio necesas por ke libroj fariĝu ekscitaj.

Smuk udgave af den tredje roman om Mumitroldene. Troldkarlens hat er den tredje roman, Tove Jansson skrev om Mumitroldene, og som blev hendes egentlige gennembrud som forfatter. Bogen udkom første gang i 1948. Det er sommer, og Mumitrolden finder en høj, sort hat, som viser sig at have magiske egenskaber. Alt, der kommes ned i hatten, forvandles, hvilket fører til forunderlige forviklinger i Mumidalen, indtil familien beslutter sig for at kaste hatten i floden ... Men nogen fisker den op midt om natten, og så sker der endnu flere mærkelige ting i Mumidalen. Det bliver en sommer, Mumifamilien aldrig glemmer! Tove Jansson skabte i 1945 universet om Mumitroldene, som siden blev verdensberømt og prisbelønnet for sit skarpsyn og finurligt formidlede livsvisdom. Romanerne, som er udgangspunkt for univserset, har for længst opnået klassikerstatus. I samme serie (og flere på vej): De små trolde og den store oversvømmelse Kometen kommer Mumifars erindringsbog

The second book in a brand-new read-aloud board book series for the youngest Moomin fans! Moomin is feeling glum - his best friend Snufkin has gone away for the winter, and nothing is any fun without him. Luckily Moomin''s other friends are there to help him feel less lonely until Snufkin returns. With gorgeous illustrations and a soothing story, this is the perfect book to celebrate friendship. More beautiful Moomin books: My First Moomin: Goodnight Moomin Moomin and the Wishing Star Moomin and the Birthday Button Moomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book

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.

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.

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?

It''s winter in Moominvalley and Moomintroll and his family are getting ready for the Long Winter Sleep. But as the first flakes of snow fall, they receive an exciting invitation to the Ice Festival. Will they be brave enough to venture out now winter is here?

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 . . .

The Moomin family and their friends are the delightful creation of Tove Jansson, and are full of a particular humour and magic that has enchanted generations of children and adults alike. Using the author''s original characters and artwork, Moomin and the Birthday Button is part of a stunning new range of children''s titles launching in the year of the Moomins'' 65th anniversary celebrations. In this, the first of a new series of picture books, Moomintroll wakes up full of excitement. It''s his birthday! But when it appears that his friends have forgotten all about his special day, Moomintroll is very upset. Even Moominmamma finds it hard to comfort him! Then there''s a knock at the door . . . Who can it be, and what will happen next?

When a grumbling volcano causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins escape by boat, finding refuge on a floating theatre. Adventures abound when the theatre casts adrift leaving Moomin,The Snorkmaiden and Little My marooned. Will they all be reunited before the final curtain?

All the Moomins want to do is sleep through the long, harsh winter, but nothing goes according to plan when several unexpected and unwanted guests show up! 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 Moomins from hibernating and the chaos only increases with the arrival of a little nibling determined to find out everyone’s secrets. One by one, the nibling sees what the Moomins and each of their houseguests do when no one else is looking. But everyone is ashamed of what the nibling has seen and is determined to keep their secret activities, well, a secret!

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.

Special Collectors'' Edition lovingly restored to its original stunning design.

A traveling prophet may hold the key to happiness, but do the Moomins really need it? When a charismatic prophet comes to town, the residents of Moominvalley are easily convinced to follow his doctrine for true happiness. Intrigued by their friends and neighbors’ lifestyle changes, the impressionable Moomins find themselves attempting to adopt the teachings of their new spiritual leader. But the freer they get, the more miserable they feel. Moominvalley’s state of divine chaos is further complicated by the prophet’s well-intentioned decree to free all of the jail’s inmates. Moomin Begins a New Life is an eccentric all-ages adventure from the acclaimed Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson that explores the appeal of self-transformation and the pursuit of happiness.

Tove Janssonin tuntematonta tuotantoa Uusi kokoelma syventää kuvaa monipuolisesta taiteilijasta ja avaa näkymän menneeseen Eurooppaan. Osa Tove Janssonin teksteistä ei koskaan päätynyt kirjoiksi. Hän julkaisi ensimmäiset novellinsa 1930-luvulla lehdissä, joita hän samaan aikaan kuvitti. Moni varhaisnovelli sijoittuu Euroopan kaupunkeihin; ne kertovat rakastavaisista ja nuorten taiteilijoiden kommelluksista Pariisissa, syrjäytyneen naisen Veronasta tai yksinäisestä miehestä Dresdenin rautatieasemalla. Hilpeässä helsinkiläiskertomuksessa kamppaillaan vuokrahuoneesta ja siitä, kuka hakijoista on hiljaisin.Kokoelma sisältää myös jo kokeneen ja muumeista kuuluisaksi tulleen taiteilijan pohdiskelevia esseitä, jotka nekin ovat jääneet huomaamattomiin osin julkaisumuotonsa, osin tekijänsä korkean itsekritiikin tähden. 1960- ja 1970-luvun kirjoituksissaan Jansson pohtii muun muassa lastenkirjailijan tarkoitusperiä sekä paikkaa, jossa ihmisen on hyvä olla. Miten saari muuttaa asukkiaan? Entä millaisia taloja ei pidä rakentaa?Useimmat lehtitekstinsä Jansson myös kuvitti. Kokoelma sisältää nämä alkuperäiskuvat ja muuta harvinaista kuva-aineistoa. Teoksen aloittaa esikoisnovelli Bulevardi (1934), joka sijoittuu Pariisiin, kaupunkiin, joka oli Janssonille rakas. Samaan kaupunkiin kokoelma myös päättyy. Viimeisessä tekstissä puhuu umpikujaan tullut kirjailija, joka ei enää keksi, mistä kirjoittaa. Janssonin kirjoituksia taustoittavat jälkisanat, joissa Sirke Happonen kertoo tekstien yhteydestä julkaisuaikaansa sekä Janssonin muuhun tuotantoon ja elämään. Kirjailija, taidemaalari, piirtäjä ja muumihahmojen luoja Tove Janssonin (1914-2001) julkinen ura alkoi piirroksilla mm. pilalehti Garmissa 1920-luvun lopulla. Kansainvälisesti tunnetuksi hän tuli muumitarinoillaan, joiden mielikuvituksellisen ja humoristisen henkilögallerian päähahmo on hyväntahtoinen Muumipeikko. Janssonin teoksia on käännetty yli 40 kielelle ja niistä on tehty lukuisia teatteri-, ooppera-, filmi- sekä tv- ja radiosovituksia. Sirke Happonen (FT, dos.) on laajasti Tove Janssonin tuotantoon perehtynyt tutkija ja tietokirjailija. Väitöskirjassaan Vilijonkka ikkunassa (2007) hän käsitteli Janssonin muumikuvitusten ja -tekstien suhdetta, minkä lisäksi hän on kirjoittanut muumitarinoiden ja -sarjakuvien henkilöhahmoja esittelevän teoksen Muumiopas (2012). Happonen on lisäksi julkaissut Janssonin tuotantoa ja kuvakirjataidetta käsitteleviä artikkeleita niin Suomessa kuin ulkomailla sekä suomentanut Janssonin esikoiskirjan Seikkailu merenpohjassa (2014).

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.

Muumipeikko ja hänen ystävänsä löytävät vuoren huipulta korkean mustan hatun. He vievät sen kotiin aavistamatta, että hatun takia Muumilaakso muuttuu taikuuksien ja omituisuuksien temmellyskentäksi. Outoja pilviä liikkuu taivaalla; yhtäkkiä Muumipeikko on kummituseläin. Joudutaan hattivattien kammottavaan piiritykseen, ja muumitalosta tulee viidakko. Muumimamma saa takaisin käsilaukkunsa, hän järjestää suuren ilojuhlan, ja Muumilaaksoon saapuu - taikuri. "Tove Jansson kirjoittaa kaikille - mutta on selvää, että erityisen lukemisen ilon hän valmistaa niille aikuisille, jotka eivät koskaan tule liian aikuisiksi unohtaakseen lapsen ympäristössään ja itsessään." - Vasabladet