Moomin books in order

The Moomin picture books and companion titles by Tove Jansson expand the Moomin world with illustrated stories, activity books, and adaptations for younger readers.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Who Will Comfort Toffle? 1960 Tove Jansson Buy
2 Moomin And Snufkin 1993 Tove Jansson Buy
3 Moomin And Little Dragon 1993 Tove Jansson Buy
4 Moomin and the Magic Hat 1993 Tove Jansson Buy
5 Moomin’s Invisible Friend 1993 Tove Jansson Buy
6 Moomins Cookbook 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
7 Neviditelné dítě a jiné příběhy 1962 Tove Jansson N/A
8 Moomin and the Birthday Button 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
9 Moomin’s Brilliantly Busy Colouring Book 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
10 Moomin’s Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
11 Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
12 Moomin’s Little Book of Words 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
13 Moomin’s Splendid Summer Sticker Book 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
14 Moominmamma’s Book of Thoughts 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
15 Moomintroll’s Book of Thoughts 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
16 Snufkin’s Book of Thoughts 2010 Tove Jansson Buy
17 Little My’s Book of Thoughts 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
18 Moominpappa’s Book of Thoughts 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
19 Moomin and the Moonlight Adventure 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
20 Moomin’s Little Book of Colours 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
21 Moomin’s Little Book of Opposites 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
22 Sniff’s Book of Thoughts 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
23 Moomin and the Winter Snow 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
24 Moomin’s Most Magical Pop-up Book 2011 Tove Jansson Buy
25 Moomin’s Secret Surprise Sticker Book 2012 Tove Jansson Buy
26 Moomin’s Winter Follies 2012 Tove Jansson Buy
27 Moominvalley Turns Jungle 2012 Tove Jansson Buy
28 Moomin and the New Friend 2012 Tove Jansson Buy
29 Moomin Builds a House 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
30 Moomin Falls in Love 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
31 Moomin and the Comet 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
32 Moomin and the Sea 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
33 Moomin and the Little Ghost 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
34 Moomin and the Golden Tail 2013 Tove Jansson Buy
35 Moomin’s Desert Island 2014 Tove Jansson Buy
36 Moominvalley for the Curious Explorer 2014 Tove Jansson Buy
37 Moomin on the Riviera 2014 Tove Jansson Buy
38 Moomin and the Spring Surprise 2023 Tove Jansson Buy
39 Little My 2024 Tove Jansson Buy

The Moomin picture book series extends Tove Jansson’s Moomin universe into illustrated formats for younger readers. Starting with Who Will Comfort Toffle? in 1960, the collection has grown to include dozens of titles covering stories, activity books, thought collections, and adaptations.

The series includes titles like Moomin and the Birthday Button, Moomin and the Moonlight Adventure, and Moomin and the Winter Snow. Character-focused “Book of Thoughts” volumes offer reflections from Moominmamma, Moomintroll, Snufkin, Little My, Moominpappa, and Sniff. Many of these books were published posthumously, keeping the Moomin brand alive for new generations of readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Moomin series?

There are 39 books in the Moomin series, published between 1960 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Moomin series?

The first book in the Moomin series is Who Will Comfort Toffle?, published in 1960.

Are the Moomin picture books different from the Moomin novels?

Yes. The Moomin picture books are shorter, heavily illustrated works aimed at younger readers, while the Moomin novels (in the Mumintrollen series) are longer chapter books. The picture books include original stories, adaptations, and activity books featuring the Moomin characters.

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