Discover more books

Moomin and the Wishing Star

By Tove Jansson

Adjectives

charming magical heartwarming

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Moomintroll discovers a gleaming pebble, which Snorkmaiden believes to be a fallen star. Excited by the prospect of making a wish, they find themselves unable to decide what to wish for. As they deliberate, the star's brilliance begins to fade, leading them to realise the true value of friendship and the wonders of the world around them.

About the author

Tove Jansson was a wonderful author and artist from Finland. She is best known for creating the magical world of the Moomins, a family of friendly, adventurous creatures who live in Moominvalley. Tove loved nature and imagination, and her stories are filled with kindness, curiosity, and exciting adventures for everyone to enjoy.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2015

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book