Finn Family Moomintroll Tove Jansson Lovereading - -Year 3 (age 7-8) More books from this list Book 4 of 18. View the next book in this list View the next book in this list This title is in stock Price £3.74 RRP £4.99  Saving £1.25 (%25)   Download Extract    Buy This Book

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Although they're small, fat and shy creatures, Moomins have the most amazing adventures. It all begins when Moominpappa tries on a magic hat that makes exciting and funny things happen.

About The Author

born 9.8.1914 Helsinki, Finland died 27.6.2001 Helsinki
studied painting and drawing in Stockholm 1930-1933, Helsinki 1934-1936 and Paris 1938
public works of art include frescoes for the City of Helsinki 1947, mural for the Kotka vocational school 1951, mural for Hamina town hall 1952, altarpiece for Teuva church 1954, mural for kindergarten in Pori 1984
Moomin books from 1945; subsequently translated into more than 30 languages
Decorations: Pro Finlandia medal 1976
H.C. Andersen Medal 1966; Swedish Academy prize 1972; Topelius Prize 1978; Finnish state prize for literature 1963, 1971, 1982; Helsinki Prize 1980; honorary title of professor 1995 etc.