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Moomin 80-edition of Mischievous Nature by IDEA! IDEA’s book containing all of Tove Jansson’s Moomin novel artwork gained a huge liking during its release in 2022. Now, the 288-page, no-words book has been updated with a new look and feel, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Moomins. Accompanying the book is an update to the wardrobe section, with new hoodies, caps and sweaters added and ready to be worn. #licensing

“Chop Chop, that’s me”, thinks the little robot. This evening we celebrate this charming character and its creator Linda Bondestam, this year’s August Prize winner in the Swedish Children's Book of the Year category. Linda Bondestam has been awarded the most prestigious literary award in Sweden, the August Prize in the Swedish Children's Book of the Year category for her picture book Chop Chop – The Story of a Busy Robot (Chop chop – En tapper jordbos berättelse, 2024 Förlaget M). Linda Bondestam is one of the most prominent and celebrated authors and illustrators in the Nordics. Her fourth solo picture book, the charming and thought-provoking Chop Chop was recently nominated for two other significant literary awards; the Children’s and Youth Literature Finlandia Prize and the Runeberg Junior Prize. Bondestam is also one of the nominees for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2025. Heartfelt congratulations to Linda Bondestam!

Experience a limited edition Moomin Afternoon Tea, served exclusively at EL&N Selfridges! Moomin Characters and Moomin Arabia are partnering with EL&N London to bring the first official Moomin afternoon tea to the UK this festive season. The afternoon tea will be exclusive to EL&N Selfridges in London and will run from 6th to 20th December. Enjoy a selection of moominous savory finger sandwiches, mini pancakes using the official Moominmamma recipe, and Moomin-inspired sweet treats, including a Moomin macaron. The delights will be served on and alongside Fiskars Group Moomin Arabia ceramics, from plates to teacups and teapots.

A huge congratulations to Siri Kolu on receiving the Finland Prize! Last night the Ministry of Education and Culture awarded the Finland Prize to eight artists. The annual prize is awarded in recognition of a distinguished career in arts, an exceptional artistic achievement, or a promising breakthrough. The prize was first awarded in 1993. This year each winner will receive 14,250 euros. The motivation highlighted: “Siri Kolu is a writer, dramaturg, director, actor and creative writing teacher who has published twenty works for children, young people and adults. She is best known for her children's book series The Robbersons. The first part of the series earned her the Finlandia Junior Prize for Children's Literature in 2010. It has also inspired a film and a theatre play. Kolu's works have been translated into more than 20 languages. For several years, the artistically multi-talented Kolu has been working persistently and effectively on literary education for children and young people, and he is a widely respected progressive figure in various literary networks. She was one of the co-creators of the experiential book talks presentation concept Literature Live. The Next Libris team visited dozens of schools and libraries with their dramatized book-talk presentations. Kolu is also a popular guest author at schools and libraries, where she regularly meets young readers.” Photo: © Sabrina Bqain/ Tammi

We are delighted to share that several authors and brands represented by Rights & Brands are among the nominees for the 2024 Adlibris Award! Among the ten nominees in the category Children’s Book of the Year (6-12 years), four are brands represented by R&B: IJustWantToBeCool, Skurkarnas Skurk, Maxi & Helium and the JerryMaya Detective Agency! Additionally, Mamma Moo and Crow is nominated for Children’s Book of the Year (0-6 years) and Sofie Sarenbrant’s and Carina Bergfeldt’s Good Friday (Långfredagen) has been shortlisted in the Thriller of the Year category!

A major feature on Tove Jansson and the exhibition "Tove Jansson – Paradise" at the Helsinki Art Museum in Vogue! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxKTsw5R

Moomin on display at Nordiska Kompaniet! Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, has unveiled its new shopping windows in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden, featuring four unique Moomin paper art installations. The window installations are inspired by Tove Jansson’s first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, and has been designed by illustrator, author and paper engineer Elena Selena. NK celebrates the Moomin 80th anniversary with these exclusive installations, product launches, and a special treasure hunt in the store. The Moomin windows will remain open to the public until January 19, 2025. #moomin #retail

LYKO Introduces a Limited-Edition Moomin 80 Anniversary Spa Kit! The Moomin x By Lyko collection brings characters from Tove Jansson‘s novels and comics to beauty and home products. The latest edition launched for fall 2024 celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories. #licensing

Danish design company Boyhood Design has added a new iconic character to its line of collectible wooden figurines: The Smurf! Handcrafted from solid natural oak wood, each Smurf figurine is a true work of art. The attention to detail brings the whimsical charm of the Smurfs to life with intricate craftsmanship, setting a new standard for collectible wooden sculptures. PEYO COMPANY, the proprietors of The Smurfs, recognize the skill and care that went into transforming these iconic characters into wooden collectibles: “Peyo Company is thrilled to announce this new collaboration with Boyhood. The astonishing craftsmanship that is brought to our beloved character by Boyhood is truly remarkable and it feels like a perfect match with the Smurfs universe. Being created from wood these high-quality collectibles could have been crafted by a Smurf himself, which makes it even more special and fun for fans and collectors!" Fabienne Gilles, Chief Commercial Officer at Peyo Company, says. #thesmurfs #licensing

Acne Studios and the Moomins come together for an exclusive collection packed with character, warmth, and Scandinavian charm! Expect your favourite Moominvalley characters on the of Acne Studios SS25 ‘Face’ collection, from scarves, denim, shirts and hoodies. Find the collection on AcneStudios.com and in select Acne Studios stores worldwide!