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| Title | : | Who Will Comfort Toffle? (Moomin Picture Books) |
| Author | : | Tove Jansson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 28 pages |
| Published | : | 1998 by Schildts (first published 1960) |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Picture Books. European Literature. Finnish Literature. Fiction. Fantasy. Classics |
Tove Jansson
Hardcover | Pages: 28 pages Rating: 4.43 | 2256 Users | 108 Reviews
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A SCANDINAVIAN MIDCENTURY CLASSIC BACK IN PRINT
Who Will Comfort Toffle? is the timeless, magical tale of the wistful wallflower, Toffle–too shy to speak to anyone and too fearful of the world he is watching from afar. Lonely and sad, Toffle runs away from home and watches the magical cast of Moomin Valley—Mymble, My, Snufkin, the merry whompses and the Fillyjonk—celebrate and enjoy life. His insecurity continues to only serve his isolation until he has the courage to overcome his fears by reaching out to another frightened introvert, the mesmerizing Miffle. Who Will Comfort Toffle? is an endearing, introspective story that will speak to readers of all ages—anyone who has ever needed a friend to pull them out of their shell.
Joining Drawn & Quarterly’s archival series of Moomin The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip, Moomin, Mymble & Little My, and the Moomintroll chapter books is the glorious reprinting of the Tove Jansson classic children’s book Who Will Comfort Toffle? with a loving translation by British poet Sophie Hannah.
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| Original Title: | Vem ska trösta Knyttet? |
| ISBN: | 9515004691 (ISBN13: 9789515004697) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Moomin Picture Books |
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Ratings: 4.43 From 2256 Users | 108 ReviewsWrite Up About Books Who Will Comfort Toffle? (Moomin Picture Books)
SWEDISH REVIEW further down! This was not just a book, this was an experience.I marvel every time I read something by [author Tove Jansson | 45230], by how much I actually admire and love her writing. Her way of writing and describing, she paints feelings with words. I didn't even react to the fact that the whole book was in rhyme, for it seemed so natural in the story.Should perhaps add that I never read this before, not now either. I listened to it (in Swedish):I love this book so much! Its my favorite of Tove Janssons stories so far. It's about Toffle, a small, shy person who is afraid of everything. Afraid of people, afraid of being alone.He really reminds me of myself and this story has a special place forme and my husband <3
This wonderful book tells the story of Toffle who is so shy he cannot bear to spend another night in his house so packs his case and runs away. The rhyming text takes us through the world Toffle inhabits, where we spot many familiar Moomin creatures in colours I would expect to dislike but am strangely attracted to here, ginger brown, a dark baby blue, olive green, yellow, peachy pink, red and grey. Toffle moves away from the hustle and bustle to find Snufkin playing his silver flute in summer's
This book is just beautiful. A treasure and a joy.
I had some time on my hands so I went to the bookstore and sat in a corner reading children's books, because I can. And it was lovely actually. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is that to me the English translation is unfamiliar - when it comes to names etc. For instance I found it odd that Hemulen was translated to "The Hemulen" because in Norwegian and Swedish the -en at the end is an indicator of definite form and a definite article on top seems superfluous in this instance. It would
I love this book so much! Its my favorite of Tove Janssons stories so far. It's about Toffle, a small, shy person who is afraid of everything. Afraid of people, afraid of being alone.He really reminds me of myself and this story has a special place forme and my husband <3
I loved this book when I was a little kid and just recently read it again. I never realized how much it influenced me.
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