Come and explore the Observatory in this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley. Lift the flaps and spot your favorite characters in this beautiful shaped board book.

Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are following a trail of green smoke as they search for a Martian in the Observatory . . . but what will happen when they find him? Join Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden as they find mysterious things happening while they follow the smoke, past Stinky, Little My and some shrunken Moomins and creeps. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!

The perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson’s world of Moominvalley, enjoy more fun-shaped Moomin adventures with In the Moominhouse and In the Lighthouse.

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. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants.  In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.

• Suggested Age: 2-5 years old
• Author: Tove Jansson
• Language: English
• Board Book (16 pages)
• Measurements: 11.8" Height x 5.5" Width