{"product_id":"the-moomins-and-the-comet-a-pop-up-adventure-based-on-the-classic-story-the-moomins-and-the-comet-9781035076987","title":"The Moomins and the Comet: A Pop-Up Adventure: Based on the Classic Story, the Moomins and the Comet by Books, MacMillan Children's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Moomintroll, Sniff and all their friends in this gorgeous pop-up adventure - the perfect gift for Moomin fans of all ages!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a comet threatens life in Moominvalley, Moomintroll and Sniff must warn everyone in time. But will they manage, when adventure is hiding behind every corner? Join them as they travel to the Observatory by turning the pages to reveal five stunning pop-up scenes. Explore the Lonely Mountains, dance through the night in a deep dark forest, and cross a steaming abyss! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis gorgeous pop-up book is based on Tove Jansson's classic Moomin story, \u003ci\u003eComet in Moominland\u003c\/i\u003e, and brings the adventure to life in a way never been seen before. \u003ci\u003eThe Moomins and the Comet \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect gift for Moomin fans old and new, and is sure to be treasured for years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover more pop-up Moomin fun in \u003ci\u003eThe Moomins Find a Home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e MacMillan Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MacMillan Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035076987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTove Jansson\u003c\/b\u003e (1914 - 2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMoomins and The Great Flood\u003c\/i\u003e, her first book to feature the Moomins, published in 1945. Tove went on to publish twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold in their millions and been translated into over forty languages. In the 1950s the Moomins became a successful cartoon strip, which was to feature in newspapers all over the world. As the Moomins' fame grew, they began to appear in television series, plays, films and a varied merchandise program soon followed. Tove also painted throughout her life and wrote novels and short stories, including the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSummer Book. \u003c\/i\u003eBut the Moomin world was never far away. As Tove said, \"\u003ci\u003eYou feel a cold wind on your legs when you step outside Moomin Valley, \u003c\/i\u003e\" In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElena Selena \u003c\/b\u003edivides her time between paper engineering, illustration, writing and scenography. Of Lithuanian origin, she studied at the Estienne School (ESAIG) in Paris after first training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vilnius. This is where she discovered the world of pop-up books and began to create pop-ups for readers of all ages. Her publications include \u003ci\u003eJardin Bleu\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJungle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNeige\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVoyage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMatin Rose \u003c\/i\u003ein collaboration with Gallimard Jeunesse.","brand":"MacMillan Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67715162538137,"sku":"9781035076987","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/9781035076987.jpg?v=1792098912","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-moomins-and-the-comet-a-pop-up-adventure-based-on-the-classic-story-the-moomins-and-the-comet-9781035076987","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}