{"product_id":"moominpappas-memoirs-9780312625436","title":"Moominpappa's Memoirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Enhanced with Tove Jansson's simple, sprightly drawings, this series of delightful stories about life in Moomin Valley has enchanted audiences around the world for more than 70 years. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore he had a family, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he's never told his story until now. He has a bad cold, and it's the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTove Jansson\u003c\/b\u003e (1914-2001) was born in Helsinki and spent much of her life in Finland. She is the author of the Moomin books, including \u003ci\u003eComet in Moominland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinn Family Moomintroll\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613446050066,"sku":"9780312625436","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c22259e-b2b1-4faa-a325-4ef9eb5cb5e8.jpg?v=1732401768","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/moominpappas-memoirs-9780312625436","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}