The first novels starring the Moomin family was published in 1945, but her real breakthrough as an author of children’s books came in 1948 with the publication of “Finn Family Moomintroll”. It met with immediate acclaim and was quickly translated into English, leading to the international success of the Moomin books.
Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated 9 novels from 1945 to 1970.
There are 4 original picture books from 1952 to 1980. The Moomin books have been translated into 40 languages.