Moomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation. Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moominvalley . . . Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed animation, Return to Moominvalley is the third storybook in the collection, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 2. The eight stories introduce beloved characters including Thingumy & Bob, Toffle, and the Lighthouse Keeper, and retell some of Tove Jansson''s most popular Moomin tales including Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa at Sea and the masterfully poignant Moominvalley in November. Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins'' trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson''s original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured by Moomins fans old and new.

"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Une petite souris se promène dans un bois. Sur son chemin, elle croise un renard, un hibou et un serpent qui la trouvent bien appétissante et l'invitent à déjeuner chez eux. Celle-ci refuse leur invitation car elle a rendez-vous avec un gruffalo.

A heart-warming Christmas tale about a little owl - inspired by an amazing true animal story. One cold winter''s night, Rosie the screech owl is snuggling down to sleep in the hollow of a pine tree. But when she wakes up, the tree is on the back of a lorry! And so begins her incredible journey, all the way from the forest and into the home of an unsuspecting and very surprised family . . . Inspired by the true story of a little owl discovered in a family''s Christmas tree, The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers, families who want to share a Christmas story, and everyone who enjoys true animal stories. Written by John Hay, with warm, festive illustrations from bestselling illustrator Garry Parsons, the artist behind The Dinosaur That Pooped . . . series. Includes a non-fiction spread with information about the real animal and the true events behind the story.