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Moomin books for every type (and age) of reader

Introduce young readers to your favourite Moomin stories, or find a gift for the grown up fan in your life, with our Moomin books guide. 

An illustration of Moomintroll standing in a gold surround on a dark blue background

Created by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, and inspired by her summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, the classic children's books following the Moomins and their fellow residents of Moominvalley are some the most successful ever written. Witty, warm and charming, the Moomins are sure to capture the hearts of a new generation of readers alongside their original fans. 

Yet to visit to Moominvalley? Find your way around with our guide to the Moomin characters.

Combining the spirit of Tove Jansson's original warm and witty text with stunning illustrations of all her most treasured characters, these beautiful retellings of her beloved stories are must-haves for Moomin fans old and new. 

Stories from Moominvalley

by Alex Haridi

Book cover for Stories from Moominvalley

Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where anything can happen: a father can be washed away in a flood, electric Hattifatteners can appear on a desert island, and a hat with magical powers can transform a house into a jungle! Moomin lovers of all ages will delight at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively, witty writing, and become fully immersed in the beautiful Moominvalley.

The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley

by Tove Jansson

Book cover for The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley

In Moominvalley everyone is welcome. So when Too-ticky arrives with an unusually invisible guest, Ninny, the Moomins endeavor to make their guest feel at home, armed with remedies to gently draw their new guest into visibility allowing her to regain her once lost voice.

Moomintroll Sets Sail

by Tove Jansson

Book cover for Moomintroll Sets Sail

The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa’s new boat. Along the way they will encounter a swarm of mischievous niblings, Edward the gigantic Booble, and a very cross Hemulen aunt. Will they make it back safely to Moominvalley . . . or could they be lost at sea?

The Last Dragon in Moominvalley

by Tove Jansson

Book cover for The Last Dragon in Moominvalley

When Moomintroll finds a tiny dragon, he puts it in a jam jar to keep it as a pet. He's so excited to have found the very last dragon in the world! But Moomintroll soon realizes that the dragon wants to be free. And when the dragon seems to prefer Snufkin, will Moomintroll's heart be broken?

A Treasury of Moomin Tales

by Tove Jansson

Book cover for A Treasury of Moomin Tales

Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where anything can happen: a snow horse comes to life in the depths of a freezing winter, a stolen ruby leads to a trial set in the Moominhouse garden, and seeds planted on Midsummer's Eve sprout a crowd of electrical Hattifatteners!


From chunky board books to interactive stories and pop-ups, these books are a great introduction to Moominvalley for new readers.

The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book

by Macmillan Children's Books

Book cover for The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book

For ages 2+

1 Moomin, round and white . . . Take a journey through Moominvalley and count the colourful characters along the way! Tove Jansson's classic artwork is sensitively and beautifully adapted along with with beautiful, bold illustrations and newly-created numbers based on her archive drawings. Alongside the eye-catching artwork is easy-to-read text for first Moomin fans, in charming gentle rhyme, plus quotes from the original Moomin stories – perfect for reading aloud.

The Moomin ABC: An Illustrated Alphabet Book

by Macmillan Children's Books

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For ages 2+

The companion book to The Moomin 123 introduces young bookworms to Moominvalley through the letters of the alphabet. Meet all the most famous and beloved characters from Moominvalley, from brave, adventurous Moomintroll to sparky and mischievous Little My and thoughtful, philosophical Snufkin.

Meet the Moomins: Push, Pull and Slide

by Macmillan Children's Books

Book cover for Meet the Moomins: Push, Pull and Slide

For ages 2+

Push, pull and sli de the tabs in this magical Moomin book and make the characters come to life! Wobble on a fluffy cloud with Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, sail from the top of the Moominhouse with Little My, and meet Snufkin coming home from his travels. With simple rhyming text, chunky pages for little hands and sturdy interactive mechanisms, Meet the Moomins! is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the wonderful world of Moominvalley.

Moomin Mail

by Amanda Li

Book cover for Moomin Mail

For ages 3+

This brand new interactive story has real letters to open. Moomintroll is following Snufkin’s clues around Moominvalley and finding letters from all your favourite Moomin characters. See where Moominpapa has been on his travels, make Mooninmamma’s pancake recipe, and read a story written by Little My. Then find a surprise from Snufkin at the end of the hunt!

Moomin lift-the-flap books

For ages 3+

These beautiful shaped board books have simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page.

Moomin pop-up books

For ages 5+

These pop-up books, based on Tove Jansson's classic stories The Moomins and the Great Flood and Comet in Moominland bring the adventures to life in a way never been seen before.


Immerse yourself in the stunning artwork and warmth of Tove Jansson's world with these beautiful books. The perfect gift for Moomin fans (including for yourself).

The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley

by Tove Jansson

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Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins with this showstopping gift book. The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley is perfect for any Moomin fan. Filled with illustrated maps and family trees, facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this gorgeous gift book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live.

A Year in the Moominhouse

by Tove Jansson

Book cover for A Year in the Moominhouse

This carousel book unfolds to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley. With four beautifully-illustrated layers in each section, there are intricate details to spot and beloved characters to find all the way through, and the book features special cover finishes and a ribbon-tie closure.

The World According to Moominmamma

by Macmillan Children's Books

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Explore Moominmamma’s unique yet universal approach to life in this very special collection of warm words about love, life, friendship and family – perfect for Moominous mothers everywhere and an ideal gift for Mother’s Day.

What Is a Moomin?

by Tove Jansson

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Have you ever wondered . . . what is a Moomin? This colourful guide introduces the who, what, when and why of the Moomins through one hundred iconic objects, 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. Explore the stories and characters, and their impact in the real world.

The Art of Tove Jansson and Moomin Pull-Out Prints

These two beautiful books each contain collections of twenty-two stunning Tove Jansson illustrations, accompanied by quotes from her books, letters and diaries (The Art of Tove Jansson) and the original Moomin books and characters (Moomin Pull-Out Prints). Printed on sturdy, high-quality A4 card, each picture can be pulled out and framed, or the books can be read from start to finish to give a history of Tove Jansson's life and work, or the Moomins and their unique world.


Relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Moominvalley with these adorable colouring and sticker books. Perfect for stress relief and mindfulness, and fun for all ages!


For ages 3+

These beautiful books all contain a set of exciting adventure stories, closely based on the world and characters created by Tove Jansson. Each story is taken from an episode of the 3D animation series that appeared on Sky TV.

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