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The Moomins and the Great Flood (Hardback)
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The Moomins and the Great Flood (Hardback)

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Published: 17/10/2024
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Waterstones Says

A gorgeously designed 80th anniversary edition of Tove Jansson's first ever Moomin story, which introduces the beloved characters who have become icons of children's literature, and with £7.50 from each purchase going to the British Red Cross.

In this special collaboration between Waterstones, Moomin Characters and Sort of Books, this 80th Anniversary edition of The Moomins and The Great Flood will raise money to help people in crisis. 

Contains Cut-out-and-build Moominhouse

Available exclusively through Waterstones, £7.50 from each copy sold will be donated to the British Red Cross’ work in the UK and overseas, including support for refugees and people in need of protection.

'At last they came to a small valley, that was more beautiful than any they had seen that day. And there, in the midst of the meadow, stood a house that almost looked like a tall stove, very elegant and painted blue.'

And so Tove Jansson offers us, in her first ever Moomin story, a glimpse of Moominvalley and the iconic Moominhouse – a house where the door will always be open to any stranger who wishes to join the kind and inclusive Moomins. 

Published in Finland in 1945, The Moomins and the Great Flood follows Moomintroll, Moominmamma and Sniff as they journey through forest and flood searching for long lost Moominpappa and a place to call home. Along the way, in a series of delightful adventures, they encounter Hemulens, stranded kittens and the blue-haired Tulippa. 

This special 80th anniversary edition – launching the Moomin 80 anniversary and its slogan ‘The Door is Always Open’ – includes a foreword by children’s laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce; newly discovered notes by Tove Jansson about her Moomin characters; and a stunning cut-out-and-build Moominhouse designed by Tove herself in 1957. The book is a beautiful collectors’ edition, featuring Tove’s original sepia-tint drawings, printed in full colour, with cloth quarter binding. 

Thanks to the generosity of Waterstones and Moomin Characters Ltd, Sort of Books will make a donation for every special edition book sold in support of The British Red Cross Society, a registered charity in England & Wales (220949), Scotland (SC037738), Isle of Man (0752) and Jersey (430), for all its work in the UK and overseas, including support for refugees and people in need of protection.

Publisher: Sort of Books
ISBN: 9781914502132
Number of pages: 96

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“The first ever Moomin book”

67 years overdue, the first ever Moomin story is available in the UK. Yes, it is a little strange, which I appreciate may sound obvious to anyone who has ever been bemused rather than delighted by Tove's trolls.... More

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Sharon, Bookseller at Waterstones Gloucester

“Moomin Gorgeous!”

This edition of the first ever moomin book is beautiful. A real treasure. Sort Of Books has certainly done it justice. From the fabric spine, to the superb original, evocative illustrations I love this book and adore... More

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“A wonderful new edition of the first book in a legendary series”

As a comparative latecomer to the fantastic world of the Moomins, initially drawn in by the '90s animated series, this new edition of the first Moomin book represented the perfect opportunity for me to discover... More

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