{"id":3970,"date":"2017-02-23T13:23:39","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T13:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2018-08-16T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:22:07","slug":"its-the-year-of-the-moomin-time-to-go-on-your-own-moomin-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/02\/its-the-year-of-the-moomin-time-to-go-on-your-own-moomin-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s the Year of the Moomin &#8211; Time to Go on Your Own Moomin Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cOh, what happiness\u201d, it\u2019s the year of the Moomin &#8211; who are being celebrated all over the land this year, so here are some of the amazing things you can do in 2017 to indulge your love of these adorable Finnish trolls.<\/p>\n<p>So why not get involved because as Moominmama says &#8220;All nice things are good for you&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4015 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/lbkew-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Moomin Adventures at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/lbkew-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/lbkew-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/lbkew-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/lbkew-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moomins Adventures at Kew &#8211; <\/strong>1st \u2013 17th April 2017<\/p>\n<p>Experience the wonderful world of the Moomins this Easter at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With the arrival of spring, the Moomins will be coming out of hibernation and visiting the Gardens for all sorts of mischief and fun. An exciting interactive trail will explore the hidden depths of the Gardens, culminating at the magical \u2018Moomin Camp\u2019 in the wild woodland of the Conservation Area. You might even snatch a glimpse of the Moomintrolls through the trees!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/kids-go-free-to-moomins-botanical-adventure-at-kew-gardens\">Kids Go Free with LittleBird!<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4006 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sb-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures In Moominland at the Southbank Centre\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sb-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sb-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sb-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sb-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adventures In Moominland at the Southbank Centre \u2013 <\/strong>23rd February 2017 \u2013 23rd April 2017<\/p>\n<p>Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland as the Southbank Centre explores the internationally renowned Moomin stories through the life of its author, Tove Jansson. Go on an enthralling journey through their wondrous Moominland where you can amber through forests, huddle in caves or set sail on the high seas to try and find the Moomin family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/119314-adventures-moominland-201617\">Tickets available from \u00a312 &#8211; \u00a316.50<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4007 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/wm-blog.jpg\" alt=\"The World of Moominvalley\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/wm-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/wm-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/wm-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/wm-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The World of Moominvalley &#8211; <\/strong>will be published on 19th October 2017<\/p>\n<p>This must-have guide to the Moomins will offer a unique and unprecedented perspective on the magical world of Tove Jansson and the Moomins. Filled with original illustrations and rarely seen material from the celebrated Moomin archive in Finland. Offering a detailed look at each and every character, with features on How to Spot a Moomin, A Guide to Moomin Whistles, A Fillyjonk\u2019s Top Ten Fears and The (extended) Moomin Family Tree, together with maps, facts and colour illustrations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moomin.com\/en\/blog\/must-guide-moomins\/\">For more info see here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4008 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mtjm-blog.jpg\" alt=\"More than Just Moomins: Tove Jansson at Dulwich Gallery\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mtjm-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mtjm-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mtjm-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mtjm-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>More than Just Moomins: Tove Jansson at Dulwich Gallery &#8211; <\/strong>25 October 2017 &#8211; 28 January 2018<\/p>\n<p>The first major UK exhibition of work by one of the most celebrated illustrators of the 20th century. The exhibition will bring together 150 works, including a large body of self-portraits, landscapes and still-lifes never seen before in the UK and a series of Moomin drawings only this year discovered at the British Cartoon Archive. It&#8217;s an amazing chance to see Jansson\u2019s wider outputs of graphic illustration and painting which are relatively unseen outside her home country of Finland.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk\/whats-on\/exhibitions\/2017\/october\/tove-jansson\/?gclid=CjwKEAiArbrFBRDL4Oiz97GP2nISJAAmJMFaOIVQncVIo8UsjSE5WkR1aPODH4EsRN5_Mj6Dt3Ta3hoCTs7w_wcB\">TBA Sign up to Dulwich Gallery to be the first to know.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4009 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ms-blog.jpg\" alt=\"The Moomin Shop in Covent Garden\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ms-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ms-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ms-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ms-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Moomin Shop in Covent Garden \u2013 <\/strong>Monday -Saturday: 10am &#8211; 8pm, Sunday: 10am &#8211; 7pm<\/p>\n<p>Completely designed to look like Moomin Valley; walk through a recreation of Moomin Forest and Moomin Cave to discover the cartoon family\u2019s new home in Covent Garden. A heart-warming experience for kids, this hidden gem is entirely devoted to Tove Jansson&#8217;s loveable hippo-like trolls.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Mail+Boxes+Etc.+London-Covent+Garden\/@51.510215,-0.1260607,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487604cc050ff89f:0x1b94ef643976054b!8m2!3d51.510215!4d-0.123872\">43 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4010 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/r-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Moomins on the Riviera\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/r-blog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/r-blog-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/r-blog-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/r-blog-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Moomins on the Riviera while it&#8217;s available on Netflix\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on the\u00a0<em>Moomin<\/em>\u00a0Tove Jansson&#8217;s original comic strip:\u00a0<em>Moomin on the Riviera,\u00a0<\/em>it is the first animated feature based on the comic strips. In the film, the Moomins along with Snorkmaiden and Little My sail for the Riviera, where their unity is threatened. Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of the playboy Clark Tresco and Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat called Marquis Mongaga. Released in 2014, Matt Micucci of CineCola praised the film&#8217;s screenplay and soundtrack, while calling &#8220;a smart and surprisingly quick-witted film as well as the perfect tribute to a celebrated and much loved comic strip that has the potential of winning it an even greater and more international audience&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/gb\/title\/80077876\">Watch it here<\/a>\u00a0(information correct at time of publish)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4011 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mq-1.jpg\" alt=\"Moomin Quest Mobile\" width=\"2000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mq-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mq-1-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mq-1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mq-1-1024x307.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Moomin Quest Mobile App Game &#8211; <\/strong>PEGI 3<\/p>\n<p>Can you find the mysterious Lady of the Cold and discover why winter has not yet arrived? All of your favourite Moomin characters from Tove Jansson&#8217;s classic books are here. Guide brave Moomintroll, carefree Snufkin, mischievous Little My, and cautious Sniff safely through a mystical landscape with many hidden dangers. Plus you\u2019ll encounter friends and family, such as Moominmamma, Moominpappa, and Snorkmaiden, but be wary of frightening foes like Stinky and the scary Groke!<\/p>\n<p>Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, Moomin Quest is available now on the <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/getapp.cc\/app\/1131611085\">App Store for free<\/a>,<\/strong> with in-app purchases for in-game currency and ad removal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cOh, what happiness\u201d, it\u2019s the year of the Moomin &#8211; who are being celebrated all over the land this year, so here are some of the amazing things you can do in 2017 to indulge your love of these adorable Finnish trolls. So why not get involved because as Moominmama says &#8220;All nice things are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/02\/its-the-year-of-the-moomin-time-to-go-on-your-own-moomin-adventures\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4013,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-whats-on"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3970"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5482,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3970\/revisions\/5482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}