| Moomin's Little Book of Numbers Contributor(s): Jansson, Tove (Author) |
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ISBN: 0374350477 ISBN-13: 9780374350475 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Board Books Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers - Juvenile Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2010924143 |
| Series: Moomin (Drawn & Quarterly) |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.98" W x 6.9" (0.58 lbs) 16 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Count along with Moomintroll all the way from one to ten, and beyond Little ones can rely on the Moomins to make numbers fun. Moomintroll, Moominmamma, and the Snork Maiden help create a game out of learning to go from one to ten, and beyond, with everyday objects such as seashells and stars. This adorable board book introduces babies and preschoolers to beloved characters from Swedish author-illustrator Tove Jansson's beloved Moominworld. Every book celebrates curiosity and promotes Moomin's core values: imagination, tolerance, humor, friendliness, and independence. Look for these other Moomin board booksMoomin's Little Book of Words Moomin's Lift-the-Flap Hide and Seek Moomin and the Birthday Button |
Contributor Bio(s): Jansson, Tove: - Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was born in Helsinki and spent much of her life in Finland. She is the author of the Moomin books, including Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll. Born into an artistic family--her father was a sculptor and her mother was a graphic designer and illustrator--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. In 1966, she was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her body of work. Jansson had a studio in Helsinki but spent most of her time at her home on a small island called Klovharu. |