Moomin and the Wishing Star

Moomin and the Wishing Star available at American Swedish Institute.
Moomin and the Wishing Star available at American Swedish Institute.
Moomin and the Wishing Star available at American Swedish Institute.
Moomin and the Wishing Star available at American Swedish Institute.

Moomin and the Wishing Star

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A charming story of friendship and magical wishes.
 
Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden have found a shiny pebble that might be a star. But they cannot decide what to wish for. As they ponder over what to wish for, they start to worry as star’s shine begins to fade.
 
The Moomins are celebrating a major revival. These contemporary editions of the classic tales, in which Moomin goes on adventures with his friends and family in the winter, are a joy for all Moomin fans, as well as those just discovering this extraordinary world. Gently exploring the nature of friendship, these are picture books for all ages.

Hardcover
Ages 3-7

Tove Jansson was a successful Swedish-speaking writer, artist, and cartoonist from Finland. She was most known for her comic strips and series of children’s books featuring the hippopotamus-like Moomin characters. In addition to the Moomin books, Tove wrote 12 novels and short stories during her career for both children and adults. She received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1996 for her contribution as a children’s writer.

From Finland to The World

Tove Jansson's much beloved Moomin books are but one facet to a multi-talented Finnish author and artist. Jansson studied at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, and L’École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In addition to her Moomin books, she also wrote several novels, drew comic strips and worked as a painter and illustrator.

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