The
Moomins are the central characters in a series of
books and a
comic strip by
Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator and writer
Tove Jansson, originally published in
Swedish by Schildts in Finland. They are a family of white, roundish fairy tale characters with large snouts that make them resemble
hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in
Moominvalley, though in the past, their temporary residences have included a
lighthouse and a
theatre. They have had many adventures along with their various friends.