The life partner of Tove Jansson was the graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, whose personality inspired the character Too-Ticky in Moominland Midwinter. In interviews, Tove Jansson has also spoken openly about the backgrounds of and possible models for her characters. It is here that the Moomin family decide to live at the end of The Moomins and the Great Flood, where they live in the Moominhouse.Ĭritics have interpreted various Moomin characters as being inspired by real people, especially close family members of the author. The series is set in the fictional Moominvalley.

Other characters, such as Hemulens, Sniff, The Snork maiden, Snufkin and Little My are accepted into or attach themselves into the family group from time to time. The central family consists of Moominpappa, Moominmamma and Moomintroll. The characters' differences are accepted and their needs are accommodated. Written by award-winning children's author Philip Ardagh with contributions from best-selling children's author, screenwriter and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell Boyce, The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is a highly illustrated, beautifully designed gift book for all Moomin fans to treasure.The Moomin stories concern several eccentric and oddly-shaped characters, some of whom are related to each other. Featuring original Moomin drawings, colour studies and stunning character sketches as well as family photographs and Tove's childhood drawings. This book also takes you behind the studio door of the uniquely talented, Tove Jansson. Find out all about Moomintroll's adventures, Moominmamma's handbag and Moominpappa's diary and meet the extended Moomin family including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My. Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful and unique book a fun, fascinating and unprecedented look at the wonderful world of the Moomins and their creator, Tove Jansson.įilled with illustrated maps and family trees, facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. 'It's the most wonderful valley in the world.' - Moomintroll

Moomin author