What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects by Jansson, Tove
What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects by Jansson, Tove

What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects

Have you ever wondered . . . what is a Moomin? This colourful guide introduces the who,...
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Author: Tove Jansson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects by Jansson, Tove

What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects

$47.98
What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects by Jansson, Tove

What Is a Moomin? an Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects

$47.98
Author: Tove Jansson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

Have you ever wondered . . . what is a Moomin?

This colourful guide introduces the who, what, when and why of the Moomins through 100 iconic objects from in and around Moominvalley, exploring the stories and characters plus the Moomins' impact in the real world.

From the family's lamp on the veranda to Snufkin's trusty knapsack, and from the Hobgoblin's magical hat to Moominpappa's inky fountain pen, this playful and accessible guide to the Moomins is perfect for new and old fans alike.

What is a Moomin? is packed throughout with Tove Jansson's original artwork plus comic strips, quotes from the Moomin books and rarely-seen material from the Moomin archives.

With character introductions at the beginning of the book and a visual timeline at the end, this unique introduction for all ages is sure to answer the question of "What is a Moomin?" once and for all.

Author: Tove Jansson
Publisher: MacMillan Children's Books
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 10.86h x 8.60w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9781035042586
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2026

About the Author

Tove Jansson (1914 - 2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. The Moomins and The Great Flood, her first book to feature the Moomins, published in 1945. Tove went on to publish twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold in their millions and been translated into over forty languages. In the 1950s the Moomins became a successful cartoon strip, which was to feature in newspapers all over the world. As the Moomins' fame grew, they began to appear in television series, plays, films and a varied merchandise program soon followed. Tove also painted throughout her life and wrote novels and short stories, including the acclaimed Summer Book. But the Moomin world was never far away. As Tove said, "You feel a cold wind on your legs when you step outside Moomin Valley, " In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.

Amanda Li loves creating and writing books for children. An art school graduate, she was a commissioning editor in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She has worked on hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, humour and activity titles since then. Amanda was delighted to be the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 for Best Book with Facts. She lives in Wimbledon with her husband, Andy, and her daughters, Izzy and Millie, and is a huge fan of the Moomins.
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