Series by Tove Jansson
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Buy on AmazonThe Moomins and the Great Flood
1945 · Tove Jansson
The Moomins and the Great Flood is a 1945 novel by Finnish author Tove Jansson. It features the Moomins and marks their first appearance in a book.…
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1946 · Tove Jansson
This is the second book in Finnish author Tove Jansson's series of Moomin books. Published in 1946, it marks the first appearance of several main…
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Buy on Amazon1948 · Tove Jansson
Finn Family Moomintroll is a 1948 literary work by Tove Jansson. Small, fat, shy Moomins have amazing adventures, beginning when Moominpappa tries on…
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1950 · Tove Jansson
The Exploits of Moominpappa is the fourth book in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson, first published in 1950 and later revised in 1968 under the…
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Buy on AmazonMuminpappans bravader / Muminpappans memoarer
1952 · Tove Jansson
Stricken with a severe cold, Moominpappa decides to set down an account of his eventful youth, which he shares chapter by chapter with Moomintroll,…
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The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My
1952 · Tove Jansson
The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My is a picture book written and illustrated by Tove Jansson, a Finland Swedish author. It was published in…
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Buy on Amazon1954 · Tove Jansson
Moominsummer Madness is the fifth book in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson, published in 1954 by Schildts. The book explores themes of theatre and…
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Buy on Amazon1954 · Tove Jansson
Moominsummer Madness is the fifth in the series of Moomin books by the Swedish-speaking Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson, published by Schildts…
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1957 · Tove Jansson
Moominland Midwinter is the sixth book in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson, published in 1957. The story explores themes of balance and reflects…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Tove Jansson
Moominland Midwinter is the sixth book in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson, published in 1957. When Moomintroll wakes up in January, he finds that…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Tove Jansson written?
We list 20 books by Tove Jansson across 1 series, published between 1945–1993 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Tove Jansson's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Kometjakten.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Tove Jansson's books?
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