The Moomin Craft Book

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Moomin Craft Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Macmillan Adult's Books
By (author) Macmillan Children's Books
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 295,Width 233
Category/GenreHandicrafts, decorative arts and crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781509810383
ClassificationsDewey:745.5
Audience
Children / Juvenile
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Pan Macmillan
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publication Date 18 October 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Get creative with The Moomin Craft Book, a stylish Scandinavian craft book featuring over twenty-six beautiful projects, all inspired by the wonderful world of Tove Jansson's Moomins. Make some Moomin mittens, learn how to crochet a Moomintroll and get creative with stylish Moomin jewellery and Moomin-themed decorations and flowers! This gift book is packed with craft techniques and activities including: sewing, knitting, crochet, paper craft, painting, jewellery-making and needle felt, all with step-by-step instructions. Beautifully designed with stunning photography throughout, The Moomin Craft Book is perfect for Moomin fans and keen creatives of all ages, featuring activities suitable for young children as well as more challenging projects for experienced adult crafters.

Author Biography

Tove Jansson (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.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 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.