We know Tove Jansson as a renowned Finnish children's writer and artist. She created a warm, relatable world for readers from all over the world—the world of the Moomins. These sweet and wise characters have become part of universal culture. But Tove Jansson was more than just a storyteller. She spent her life painting, drawing comics, working in the theater, and even becoming a popular adult author. This illustrated biography tells more than just the story of how the Moomins were created. A wealth of fascinating facts reveal the personality of this amazing creative spirit, whose life spanned the turbulent times of the world wars, yet which did not stop her from creating wonderfully kind and wise tales.