Tove Jansson Family Moomintroll". In addition to the Moomin novels and short stories, Tove Jansson also wrote and illustrated four original and popular picture books: "The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My" (1952), "Who will Comfort Toffle?" (1960), "The Dangerous Journey" (1977) and "An Unwanted Guest" (1980). As the Moomins' fame grew, two of the original novels, "Comet in Moominland" and "The Exploits of Moominpappa", were revised by Jansson and republished. After "Moominvalley in November" Tove Jansson stopped writing about Moomins and started writing for adults. "The Summer Book" is the best known of her adult fiction translated into English. It
Sophia Jansson images, as well as the series of medals that were also issued. In 2006 Jansson was invited as a notable speaker for one of the Monthly Luncheons hosted by IWC Helsinki. In February 2007 Jansson was invited to speak at the Scandinavia House in New York City. In September 2008 Jansson participated as a member of the Committee of Honor in the renowned IBBY World Congress. Jansson participated in the Helsinki Design Week 2008. Sophia Jansson Vivica Sophia Jansson (born 1962) is the daughter of cartoonist Lars Jansson and the niece of the famous Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson.