It s the most wonderful valley in the world. - Moomintroll Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful and unique book, a fun, fascinating and unprecedented look at the wonderful world of the Moomins and their creator, Tove Jansson. Filled with illustrated maps and family trees, facts about Moomintroll behaviour and habits, this book contains all you could wish to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. Find out all about Moomintroll s adventures, Moominmamma s handbag and Moominpappa s diary and meet the extended Moomin family including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My. This book also takes you behind the studio door of the uniquely talented, Tove Jansson. Featuring original Moomin drawings, colour studies and stunning character sketches as well as family photographs and Tove s childhood drawings. Written by award-winning children s author Philip Ardagh with contributions from best-selling children s author, screenwriter and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell Boyce, The World of Moominvalley is a highly illustrated, beautifully designed gift book for all Moomin fans to treasure.