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Dive into Tove Jansson's spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you'll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland. Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson's memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child's eyes.

Ready yourself for cosy adventures with all your favourite characters from the Moomins! Follow along as Moomintroll and his friends play detective and help solve the mystery of Mrs Fillyjonk's stolen necklace, the disappearance of Hermulen’s last stamp, and much more. Heartwarming, joyful and filled to the brim with mystery, these short stories are perfect for young readers and is the ideal bedtime book option.

Fair Play is a poignant portrayal of the intricacies of love and work through the lens of two women, both accomplished artists, whose intimate relationship defied societal norms. Set against the backdrop of Helsinki and summers on their remote island paradise, Jansson weaves together the nuanced details of the women's creative lives, offering a rich tapestry of their daily routines, artistic process, and innermost thoughts. Through the lens of their unique relationship, we witness a true example of progressive love, where generosity and respect are key to a beautiful and thriving partnership.

In The Summer Book Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer - its sunlight and storms - into 22 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.

From a renowned artist and writer, a deeply personal nature journal that includes sketches from her romantic partner, artist Tuulikki “Tooti” Pietilä. In the bitter winds of autumn 1963, Tove Jansson, helped by Brunström, a maverick fisherman, raced to build a cabin on a treeless island in...

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.

Set against the rugged backdrop of Klovharun, a barren skerry in the Gulf of Finland, ´Notes from an Island´ invites you into the intimate world of Tove Jansson and her partner, graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, known affectionately as "Tooti."Aided by Brunstroem, an unconventional fisherman, Jansson races against time and the elements to build a cabin that would serve as their sanctuary for thirty summers. A declaration of the beauty of solitude, Notes from an Island is a touching homage to a mature love nurtured by the raw beauty of shifting seascapes.

Venture beyond the familiar and discover the fragile line between tranquility and turmoil in 12 gripping and unnerving short stories, masterfully crafted by Tove Jansson. From a professor stranded in a picturesque Spanish village to a holiday in Finland disrupted by an intrusive child, each tale unravels the unsettling facets of journeys that veer off course. Brilliantly evoking the shifting scenes and restlessness of summer, "Travelling Light" is guaranteed to surprise. Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe.

¡Acompaña a Mumin, su familia y amigos durante las cuatro estaciones del año! Desde el primer día de la primavera, cuando Manrico vuelve de sus viajes invernales, hasta el resplandor dorado del solsticio de verano, en la tarde que Mumin resuelve un misterio. En el otoño de tonos amarillos y anaranjados, Mumin y Sniff descubren un mensaje en un botella y se embarcan en busca de una nueva amistad. Luego, en el invierno, los Mumin se preparan para el gran sueño y cuando están listos, duermen hasta que el sol regrese al valle.

Följ med Mumintrollet och hans familj och vänner genom årets fyra årstider! Vi tar avstamp i vårens allra första dag då Snusmumriken återvänder från sina vinterresor, vidare till den blomstrande midsommardagen när Muminmamman löser ett mysterium. Under höstens gyllene dagar hittar Mumintrollet och Sniff flaskpost och ger sig ut för att finna en ny vän. Och så slutligen återvänder midvinterns frusna mörker till Mumindalen och alla Mumintroll sover tills solen återvänder.

Kleine Mie is een echte dondersteen; klein, temperamentvol, slim, dapper en een van Moomintrols beste vrienden. Ze is eigenwijs en overal waar ze komt, gebeurt er iets spannends. Als er een avontuur te beleven valt, is Kleine Mie er altijd bij, maar deze keer draait het avontuur om Kleine Mie ! Moomin Ga mee naar de vredige en tijdloze Moominwereld, waarin Moomintrol, Moominpapa en Moominmama de mooiste avonturen beleven met hun vrienden: Troela, Snif, Kleine Mie , Snuisterik, Tofsel en Wifsel, Toe-Tikkie, mevrouw Filifjonk en de rest.

Immerse yourself in this riveting short story collection where art takes center stage - but not always for the better. Journey with an elderly caretaker who resolves a couple's spat over a painting, revealing the art market's complexities. Follow a draughtsman whose obsession with locomotives derails his love life, and a cartoonist who risks his sanity to fill in for a troubled colleague. Through tales that are witty yet unsettling, Jansson confronts obsession, ambition, and the pitfalls of artistic endeavor.

Suivez Moumine le troll, sa famille et ses amis à travers les quatre saisons de l’année ! Du premier jour de printemps, quand Sniff revient de ses pérégrinations hivernales, jusqu’aux douces soirées estivales, lorsque Moumine résout un mystère. Puis à l'automne, quand Moumine et Sniff découvrent un message dans une bouteille et partent à la recherche d'un nouvel ami – ou par une nuit d’hiver glaciale, quand tous les Moomines s’endorment jusqu’au retour des beaux jours.

In this collection comprising of thirteen short stories, Jansson masterfully crafts unsettling narratives that delve into unexpected connections, awkward encounters, and solitary moments. From reconnecting with childhood friends in "Party Games" to exploring the theme of ageing in "Trip to the Riviera", Jansson's short story collection "Letters from Klara" beautifully and intimately depicts the human condition in all its pain and joy. Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe.

Sophia und ihre Großmutter verbringen den Sommer auf einer winzigen Insel im finnischen Meerbusen. Die beiden streifen umher, plaudern, streiten, stellen Fragen. Zusammen mit ihnen erleben wir eine Welt voller kleiner Wunder - und eine rundum glückliche (Hör-)Zeit. Tove Jansson, die Autorin der "Mumin"-Geschichten, lässt viele ihrer eigenen Erfahrungen in dieses Buch einfließen. Ein poetischer und heiterer Roman, der den finnischen Sommer atmet.

Es ist November, grau und regnerisch, und plötzlich halten sie es alle nicht mehr allein zu Hause aus: die ängstliche Filifjonka, der übereifrige Hemul, der uralte Onkelschrompel und der scheue kleine Homsa. Sie alle sehnen sich nach der Wärme und Geborgenheit der Muminfamilie. Doch als sie im Mumintal ankommen, sind die Mumins ausgeflogen. Was nun?

Tove Janssons første historie ud af i alt 9 om Mumitrolden, Mumifamilien og alle vennerne i Mumidalen. Denne første historie, der udkom første gang i 1945, markerer begyndelsen på Mumiuniverset og handler om, hvordan Mumimor og Mumitrolden efter mange skænderier bliver lykkeligt forenet med Mumifar igen, og til sidst finder de deres hjem i Mumidalen, der er smukkere end nogen dal, de har set før.

Vsyu zimu Mumi-troll', kak izvestno, provodit v spyachke - i etim on nichem ne otlichaetsya ot lyubogo drugogo mumi-trollya. Zato vesnoj, prosnuvshis', on ochen' dazhe ne proch' predprinyat' chto-nibud' neobychnoe. Naprimer, podnyat'sya na goru v kompanii svoih druzej Snusmumrika i Sniffa i obnaruzhit' na vershine zabytyj kem-to chyornyj cilindr. I, okazyvaetsya, eto ne prosto krasivaya shlyapa, a shlyapa, umeyushchaya tvorit' chudesa!

In phantasievollen, lustigen, spannenden und poetischen Geschichten erzählt die finnische Autorin Tove Jansson von den unvergesslichen Mumins und ihren Freunden: Der Mumintroll fängt den letzten Drachen der Welt, Mumrik trägt eine Frühlingsmelodie unter dem Hut und Hemul erlebt unheimliche Abenteuer im verbotenen Moor. Ein wundervoller Band, der den Leser in eine fantasievolle Welt entführt.

Följ med när Mumintrollet och hans vänner leker detektiv och jagar svaren på många frågor: vart leder det mystiska röda spåret? Vem stal fru Filifjonks halsband? Vart har Hemulens sista frimärke försvunnit? Och vad har hänt med alla saker i Faster Jennis resväska? Följ med till Mumindalen där Mumintrollet, Muminpappan och Muminmamman ger sig ut på många fantastiska äventyr tillsammans med sina vänner Snorkfröken, Sniff, Lilla My, Snusmumriken, Stinky, Filifjonkan och många andra.