Who Will Comfort Toffle? A tale of Moomin Valley sees Toffle driven from his home by the frightening noises of the forest. Too shy, at first, to approach the many colourful Moomin characters he passes along the way, he gains confidence by discovering a scared and lonely Miffle who needs his help. Toffle's quest to save Miffle from the dreadful Groke is an inspiring tale that every child (and many adults) are sure to identify with.
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"In a children's book there must be a path where the author stands still and the child walks on. A threat or a wonder that is never explained. A face that never shows itself entire." (Tove Jansson)
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The writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is a Scandinavian national treasure: she has a museum dedicated to her work in her native Finland, and the Moomin characters adorn everything from mugs to schoolbags. Elsewhere, Moomin stories have been published in 35 languages.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tove Jansson's Moomin books are usually something of a guilty secret for adults and so it is nice to see this gorgeous, colourful picture book that really is intended for children (rather than Midwinter or At Sea which have very strong adult resonances). But is still quite a guilty pleasure for adults.
It is quite a surprise but a pleasant one to see Jansson's delicate, detailed and very unique line drawings embalzoned with colour although sometimes it is used very sparingly in predominately monochromatic scenes.
Sophie Hannah's translation is witty, warm and poetic enough to really pull out Jansson's own idiosynchratic voice and the story is told well. And the story itself? It is a gentle tale of a young Toffle who goes out into the world and... well, that would be telling.
In my mind, this is by one of the best books that an adult could read out loud to child. Magical, warm and very human and touching.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Joan Keating
Format:Hardcover
Got the words of 'The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My' (the Tove Jansson book published by Sort of Books in 2001) burned into your brain? We have, as a result of repeated readings over the last couple of years to our children (boys aged 6 and 4 and a girl aged 2). Now 'Who Will Comfort Toffle?' looks set to gain the same status. And who can complain? Wonderful translation. Illustrations even more beautiful than in 'Moomin, Mymble'. And a lovely gentle message. One word of warning: Your children will be insisting on finding rose bushes to attach letters to!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Is
Format:Hardcover
For a Swedish kid like myself, this book brings back lots of childhood memories, since Tove Jansson is a Finnish author writing in Swedish. Those already familiar with the Moomin Valley of Jansson's imagination will feel at home with Toffle. The same fairy-tale creatures pop up in this book, all vividly brought to life by the illustrations. The Toffle of the title is a timid little character, scared by just about everything - until he find someone who is even smaller and more scared than himself, someone he can actually help. The story is exciting, but I don't remember being scared by it as a kid - it's definitely less frightening than Harry Potter! I really recommend you to read this to your kids: it's a beautiful, humorous classic in the vein of Astrid Lindgren or Winnie the Pooh.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By so sweet
Format:Hardcover
Hi I am 9 years old I adore and love WHO WILL COMFORT TOFFLE ? It is one of the best books i've ever ever read please buy this because I think your children will love and adore this book too i've made a DVD for you to watch as well which will show you the inside , thank you !!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Wee Cat
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my 7 year old niece. She has watched the Moomins on DVD and loves them so I knew she would be pleased with the book. She is a good reader for her age and this helps as some of the passages are tongue twisters, but she can read them herself. The book is beautifully illustrated and the story charming. It would be good for a shy child - the story is about how Toffle is brave and takes a chance to speak to other characters in Moomin Valley and the difference it makes to his life. I hope that more books are published, they make really special presents.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Not wanting to repeat other reviews of this book...
It's wonderful for so many more reasons too. About A4 in size and has lovely matt finished paper pages & the cover too, that you just can't help but want to stroke!!!
Excellent illustrations, magical story, a good size & feel appeal - what more could you ask for?
It's wonderful for so many more reasons too. About A4 in size and has lovely matt finished paper pages & the cover too, that you just can't help but want to stroke!!!
Excellent illustrations, magical story, a good size & feel appeal - what more could you ask for?
By Green Trees
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Even adults can learn from this, the effect of fear on ones ability to make friends. And a joy to read!
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Here is the second, of three, Moomin picture books written and illustrated by Tove Jansson.
Lonely Toffle, who can't hellp but fall in love with, leaves home and goes on a journey full of adventures, to find his future happiness.
Jansson's poem is translated by Sophie Hannah, who used Silvester Mazzarella's literal translation but the main draw of the book is Jansson's artwork, especially her use of vibrant colour.
A joy!
Lonely Toffle, who can't hellp but fall in love with, leaves home and goes on a journey full of adventures, to find his future happiness.
Jansson's poem is translated by Sophie Hannah, who used Silvester Mazzarella's literal translation but the main draw of the book is Jansson's artwork, especially her use of vibrant colour.
A joy!
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children love it! and adults, too!
When this book arrived I was a bit skeptical, I thought the long verses and sparse rhymes would put off my children, but I was so wrong. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kawage Sol Crist
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Magical book for both children and adults
Having been a keen Moomin fan as a child but never having had the pleasure of reading the books themselves; only viewing the tv series this book has been a wonderful find. Read more
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