As you might know, writing is very important for Moominpappa, but he’s not the only one in Moominvalley who spends time writing or reading. If you, too, like to dive into the world of letters, you can find some magnificent products for that on the Moomin Shop!
Let the Moomins help spark your imagination! From this article, you will find some Moomin products that will inspire you to write your own stories, poems or plays.
‘Now go and write it all in blank verse. And remember that in all the good old tragedies most of the people are each other’s relatives.’
-Emma in Moominsummer Madness (1954)
Find inspiration from Tove Jansson’s novels
Find inspiration for your own stories from Tove Jansson’s first Moomin books! The Moomins and the Great Flood (1945) tells the story about Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s search for the missing Moominpappa, and how they found their way to the Moominvalley. The beginning of all the Moomin adventures!
In the second book, Comet in Moominland (1946), young Moomintroll and his friend Sniff set off to consult the professors in the distant Lonely Mountains when mysterious signs start to appear of a strange star with a tail.
Start writing your own stories
The limited-edition Moomin x PEN International collection includes a notebook with the strong message “Literature knows no frontiers”. The alphabet used in the collaboration was sourced from the maps of Moominvalley, which Tove Jansson drew by hand for the Moomin books.
If you prefer to write digitally and use a tablet for that, we have just the right pouch for you! Protect your tablet with a soft tablet pouch, featuring Moominpappa reading Agatha Christie.
How beautiful is this notebook? Tove Jansson’s magical illustration on the cover will surely inspire you to fill the blank pages with fairytales!
Visit the library in Moominous attire
What kind of books do you think Snorkmaiden enjoys reading? Nordicbuddies’ grey and pink socks feature Snorkmaiden absorbed in a book.
Does it ever happen to you that you go to the library and wonder how you’ll ever get home with all the heavy books? This #MoominABC tote bag should make the library visits easier!
And in case it rains you can keep the books dry and match the tote bag with a Moominous umbrella!
Both the umbrella and the tote bag are part of the Reading, Writing and the Moomins initiative, which aims to strengthen the importance and joy of reading and writing in the life of children, youth and adults.
You can find lots of products related to reading and writing on the Moomin webshop. Take a look at the entire selection here!
How it all began: The forgotten first story about the Moomins and how they found Moominvalley
“The Moomins and the Great Flood” is the first published Moomin story, often seen as a prelude to the eight Moomin novels by Tove Jansson.
Enjoy reading with Haga Optik’s new Moomin reading glasses
Haga Optik’s new Moomin reading glasses make reading more enjoyable. The glasses feature a beautiful illustration from Comet in Moominland.
The complete set of Moomin novels restored to original designs – the special touches made by Tove Jansson are included for the first time
The UK publisher Sort of Books has published all Tove Jansson’s eight Moomin books as Moomin Special Collector’s Editions.