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Tove Jansson

Author,Illustrator

(1914 - 2001)

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Tove Marika Jansson was a Swedish-speaking Finnish novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. For her contribution as a children’s writer she received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1966.



Bibliography

The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My (1953)

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In a delightful, curious game of what comes next, Moomintroll travels through the woods to get home with milk for Moominmamma. A simple trip turns into a colorful adventure as Moomintroll meets Mymble, who has lost her sister, Little My. Along the way, they endure the hijinks of all the charming characters of the Moomin world, including the Fillijonks and Hattifatteners. Will Moomintroll ever make it home safe and sound?

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My (2001)

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In a delightful, curious game of what comes next, Moomintroll travels through the woods to get home with milk for Moominmamma. A simple trip turns into a colorful adventure as Moomintroll meets Mymble, who has lost her sister, Little My. Along the way, they endure the hijinks of all the charming characters of the Moomin world, including the Fillijonks and Hattifatteners. Will Moomintroll ever make it home safe and sound?

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Comet in Moominland (1951)

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When mysterious signs predict the approach of a comet, Moomin and Sniff set out to learn what it means from the Professors in the Lonely Mountains.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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The Dangerous Journey (1978)

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When the bored Susanna puts on the magic glasses she is whirled into a magic world of dangerous adventure. Fortunately, the Moomins are there to help her.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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The Exploits of Moominpapa, Described by Himself (1952)

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Moominpappa tells Moomintroll, Sniff and Snufkin about his adventurous youth.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Finn Family Moomintroll (1950)

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Moomintroll, Sniff and Snufkin discover a (magician’s) hat and amazing adventures follow.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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A Golden Land (1958)

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A wide ranging anthology of poetry and prose.

Author(s): Edward Ardizzone
Tove Jansson
Et al
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone
Gillian Conway
Ernest H. Shepard
Et al

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The Happy Moomins (1952)

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Moomintroll, Sniff and Snufkin discover a (magician’s) hat and amazing adventures follow.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moomin Volume 1 (2006)

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After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moomin Volume 2 (2007)

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After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moomin Volume 3 (2008)

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After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moomin Volume 4 (2009)

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After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moomin Volume 5 (2010)

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After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moominland Midwinter (1958)

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Unexpectedly, Moomintroll wakes from hibernation in midwinter. With the aid of new friends, some strawberry jam and fish soup, he lasts through until spring.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moominpappa at Sea (1967)

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Moominpappa moves the family to an island in this adventure of the Finn family Moomintroll.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
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Moominpappa’s Memoirs (1994)

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In this revised version of The Exploits of Moominpappa, Moominpappa regales Moomintroll, Sniff and Snufkin with the story of his early life. Is it any more accurate?

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
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The Moomins and the Great Flood (2012)

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In this, the very first Moomin book, Moominmamma and Moomintroll search for the missing Moominpappa.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

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Moominsummer Madness (1955)

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In this adventure the Moomins and their friends are washed away in a flood and find shelter in a theater that floats by.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
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Moominvalley in November (1971)

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As summer comes to and end, six old friends return to Moomin Valley to renew old acquaintance.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
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Tales from Moominvalley (1963)

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A collection of nine short tales about the adventures of the Moomins and their friends.

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Author(s): Tove Jansson
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