| Moomin's Lift-The-Flap Hide and Seek: With Big Flaps for Little Hands Contributor(s): Jansson, Tove (Author) |
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ISBN: 0374350515 ISBN-13: 9780374350512 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2010930290 |
| Series: Moomin (Drawn & Quarterly) |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 8.51" W x 8.45" (0.71 lbs) 24 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An interactive little adventure that introduces several curious creatures who live in Moominvalley Pre-readers can sharpen hand-eye coordination as they join Moomintroll's search for that rascal Little My, who has found a very clever hiding place. Along the way, they will meet Moomintroll's family and many friends. The funny names--from Snufkin to Fillyjonk--beg to be sounded out and repeated again and again. 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 Little Book of Numbers 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. |