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We’re throwing the Moomins a birthday party – and you’re invited

Tove Jansson published her first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood, 80 years ago, in 1945. The story follows a family of hippo-like creatures called “Moomintrolls”, who become refugees after a flood washes away their home. Written at the end of the second world war, when millions were…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025

Tove Jansson’s Moomin books explore the power of adventure and transformation

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin tale, The Moomins and the Great Flood. In the book, Moomintroll and his friends embark on a journey to find their home after a great flood devastates Moominvalley, meeting odd creatures and new friends along their journey.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2025

Christmas Comes to Moominvalley review – sleepy trolls get into the festive spirit

Tove Jansson’s beloved creations have their hibernation interrupted by snowball juggling and jolly ukulele tunes in this sweet adaptation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Year in review: top 10 art and culture stories of 2023, selected by Wallpaper’s Hannah Silver

Silver’s top 10 art and culture stories of 2023 include in-depth profiles, eclectic exhibitions, and arresting photography, and span from ANOHNI to Nan Goldin and Stephen Galloway

Wallpaper · Dec 25, 2023

Readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2023

From a Finnish archipelago to a tranquil lake in Albania, our tipsters have unearthed beautiful beaches, lively cities and wild, atmospheric places

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

The Summer Book, Tove Jansson's novel about love, family and nature, will make you nostalgic for your own childhood

A short novel of rare beauty, Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book (1972) tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl spending the summer with her grandmother on a remote island in the Gulf of Finland.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2023

Tove Jansson’s unseen Moomin sketches to go on show in Paris

Exhibition focuses on life and career of ‘brave and uncompromising’ Finnish artist and writer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Elena Ferrante and Marian Keyes among authors competing in Eurovision book contest

As musicians prepare for the Eurovision song contest on Saturday, entries for its literary counterpart have been announced

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023