The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley

As created by Tove Jansson

Philip Ardagh

illustrated by Tove Jansson

contributions by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful one-of-a-kind book; a fun, fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the wonderful world of the Moomins and their creator, Tove Jansson. Now updated with new content celebrating over 80 years of the Moomins!

Filled with illustrated maps and family trees, as well as facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this gorgeous book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. Find out all about Moomintroll's adventures, Moominmamma's handbag, and Moominpappa's memoirs, and then discover all your favourite Moomin characters, including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff, and Little My.

This special, updated edition features a detailed history of the Moomin canon, expanded to include everything from the novels and picture books, to the popular comic strips. Glimpse behind the studio door of the uniquely talented Tove Jansson and see original Moomin drawings, a visual timeline of the artistic evolution of Tove's titular characters from first sketch to final novel, colour studies and stunning sketches, as well as family photographs and Tove's childhood drawings. Moomin fans will delight in embarking on a global tour of the Moomins, exploring theme parks in Japan and museums in Finland, before perusing gorgeous images of exclusive collectors' items.

With a luxuriously designed die-cut cover featuring gold foil, this breathtaking gift book is the perfect addition to the collection of any Moomin fan.

Pan Macmillan
Available: 09/02/25
8.8 x 11 · 400 pages
Ages 6-10 years