Moomin's Winter Follies

Moomin Comic Strip #5

by Tove Jansson

THE TOVE JANSSON CLASSIC IN A NEW SOFTCOVER FORMAT
Due to the resounding success of the hardcover Moomin comics by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, D+Q is reissuing this classic comic in an all-new format. Available in an affordable kid-proof but kid-friendly flexicover, and in full color for the first time, these books are slimmer versions of the hardcovers, with one story in each volume while previous editions collected four.


Moomin's Winter Follies

Moomin wakes up one morning to find the pond frozen over, and rather than hibernate, the family decides to brave the winter weather. At first, their wintry adventure seems to be going swimmingly, until Mr. Brisk of the Great Outdoors Club takes over and forces everyone to embrace the winter sports, whether they want to or not.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Childrens, Fantasy, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction, Finnish Literature

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

Tove Jansson was born and died in Helsinki, Finland. As a Finnish citizen whose mother tongue was Swedish, she was part of the Swedish-speaking Finns minority. Thus, all her books were originally written in Swedish.

Although known first and foremost as an author, Tove Jansson considered her careers as author and painter to be of equal importance.

Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated her first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood (1945), during World War II. She said later that the war had depressed her, and she had wanted to write something naive and innocent. Besides the Moomin novels and short stories, Tove Jansson also wrote and illustrated four original and highly popular picture books.

Jansson's Moomin books have been translated into 33 languages.

Reviews

[Drew Canole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun adventure with the Moomin family. This time they compete in some Winter Olympic games after failing at hibernation. The host is aggressive and full of himself but the girls really like him.

[Matea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slatko i lagano dječje štivo, idealno za zimsko doba.

[Ree · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Moomins are just the cutest! The plot wasn't too exciting, but I adore the drawing style and that alone is enough to make these comicstrips great. There are also some pretty funny one-liners.

[PJC · Rating 5 out of 5]

With all the excitement online about the movie, I decided to read some of the series! I love the Moomins. I think they were what I was feeling so nostalgic for the first time I saw a Ghibli film. It's the same vibe of gentle freedom and beautiful nature and loving family.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the whimsy but wish the girls weren't so sex obsessed.

[Jaelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book! It was my first full Moomin comic, and Moominvalley is such a charming place of friendship, coziness, and murderous intent (Moomin with the branch, anyone?) and I just love it! It's such a wonderful mix of light and dark humor, and it's equal parts silly and sweet.

[Jullveig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avevo già letto delle strisce su pinterest ed è stato amore a prima lettura, sapevo che mi avrebbero completamente rapito. E così è stato, non vedo l'ora di leggere le altre raccolte, i libri, e vedere la serie animata🖤

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm delighted to find this series of graphic novels by Tove Jansson. Moomin's Winter Follies are wonderful! Wild and creative characters and a charming story. Easier for me to get into than the novels. Glad to know there are more in this series.

[Kokeshi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Nan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Watch out, Moomins, Mr. Brisk has a strange idea of leisure.

[Terrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

More Moomin fun! Always a pleasure to read these classic comic strips.

[Rachel Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

i ..... love

[owl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hullo, stinky! :D

[Valentina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Storia carina con trovate divertenti. La simpatica famiglia Mumin è il vero cuore pulsante del libro, che da sola porta avanti tutta la vicenda.

[Andy Zell · Rating 2 out of 5]

My first Moomin collection, and it did nothing for me. Not sure I'll seek out any more Moomin. Disappointed.

[Lizzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not one of her best.

[Catherine Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and winter-themed Moomin frolic with winter sports and romance, and great cartoon drawing.

[Kit Feral · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moomin can do no wrong for me.

[Jeannette · Rating 2 out of 5]

My first Moomin book & probably my last. The illustrations were lovely and the coloring was great, but I didn’t love the story or the characters at all.

[Heidi Burkhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these quirky books! The Moomins are predictable, endearing and heartwarming.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

For all those unsure of winter and certainty unsure of winter sport.

[Cora · Rating 2 out of 5]

too heterosexual, not enough gremlin little my content

[Gabriele Della Torre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A ogni capitolo che leggo di Mumin mi innamoro sempre di più di questa serie!

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure this was more enjoyable 60+ years ago but it was just incredibly dated and I did not get the appeal. Probably won't read any other Moomin stuff.

[Sierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr Brisk scares me 😧

[Rick Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming and sweet, just like me!

[Lilianne Lachapelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mymble is me

[Inmaculada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute comfort book

[Rhonda Hankins]

The bits where they are trying to kill each other are especially delightful. Go Moomin go!

[Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these new drawn & Quarterly colourized books! delightful from start to finish!

Dec 27/14 - a wonderful addition to my winter reading!