Tales from Moominvalley facts for kids
First edition (Swedish)
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| Author | Tove Jansson |
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| Country | Finland |
| Language | Swedish |
| Series | Moomins |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Gebers |
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Publication date
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1962 |
| Preceded by | Moominland Midwinter |
| Followed by | Moominpappa at Sea |
Tales from Moominvalley (Swedish: Det osynliga barnet och andra berättelser) is a special book in the popular Moomin series by Finnish author Tove Jansson. Unlike the other Moomin books, which are longer stories, this one is a collection of nine exciting short stories. It was first published in 1962 and lets readers dive into different adventures in the magical Moominvalley.
Discovering Tales from Moominvalley
This book is the sixth in the Moomin series. It stands out because it's a collection of short stories, not one long novel. This makes it the longest book in the series by page count.
What Makes This Book Special?
Tales from Moominvalley was first released in 1962. It quickly became a favorite among readers. The book later inspired several episodes of the 1990 Moomin animated TV series. You can see stories from this book in episodes 9, 10, 13, 24, and 36.
The Stories Inside
This collection features nine unique tales. Each story introduces new characters or shows familiar Moominvalley friends in different situations.
- The Spring Tune (Vårvisan): This story is about a lonely Moomintroll. He hears a beautiful tune and tries to find out who is playing it. It's a gentle start to the collection.
- A Tale of Horror (En hemsk historia): This story is a bit spooky. It follows a small creature who finds a strange, scary object. It teaches about facing your fears.
- The Fillyjonk Who Believed in Disasters (Filifjonkan som trodde på katastrofer): Fillyjonks are often worried. This story shows a Fillyjonk who is always expecting something bad to happen. It explores how we deal with worries.
- The Last Dragon in the World (Historien om den sista draken i världen): Moomintroll finds a tiny dragon. He tries to keep it as a pet, but dragons are wild creatures. This tale is about friendship and letting go.
- The Hemulen Who Loved Silence (Hemulen som älskade tystnad): Hemulens usually love collecting things. But this Hemulen loves quiet. He searches for a peaceful place away from noise.
- The Invisible Child (Berättelsen om det osynliga barnet): This is one of the most famous stories. A shy girl named Ninny becomes invisible because she is so scared. The Moomin family helps her become visible again with love and kindness.
- The Secret of the Hattifatteners (Hatifnattarnas hemlighet): Hattifatteners are mysterious, silent creatures. This story explores their strange lives and their journey to a faraway island.
- Cedric (Cedric): This story is about a little creature who has to give up his beloved pet. It's a touching tale about growing up and making difficult choices.
- The Fir Tree (Granen): The Moomins usually sleep through winter. But in this story, they wake up early and discover Christmas. They don't understand it at first, leading to funny misunderstandings.
