TOVE JANSSON

Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist, who achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the stories about the Moomins

The Moomin family and their friends live an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley. They are a family of white and roundish trolls.

"By my tail! I’ll never save anybody in the dark again!?"

Moominpappa, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa

"All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured"

Too-ticky,Moominland Midwinter

"That’s where we’re going to live and lead a wonderful life, full of troubles…"

Moominmamma, from the book Moominpappa at Sea

"It looks rather ordinary,” said the Snork. “Unless you consider that a top hat is always somewhat extraordinary, of course.

Snork

"But I’m sure you can do the tango, one short step to the side and two long steps backwards."

Snorkmaiden, from the book Comet in Moominland

"Not one adventure in a whole day. Just grey banks and grey banks and grey banks, and not even an adventure."

Sniff, from the book Comet in Moominland

"Well, that really is the last word in madness."

Little My, from the book Moominpappa at Sea