Children's books for a family trip to Finland

Children's books for a family trip to Finland, starting where every Moomin journey should: with Tove Jansson.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Finland, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Finland, starting with Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best local classic
Finn Family Moomintroll
Tove Jansson · ages 6-10 · chapter book

The essential Moomin starting point: strange, cosy, adventurous and deeply Finnish.

Best younger picture book
The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My
Tove Jansson · ages 3-7 · picture book

A playful die-cut journey home through Moominvalley.

Best emotional read
Who Will Comfort Toffle?
Tove Jansson · ages 4-8 · picture book

A shy, lonely creature finds courage and friendship in Moominvalley.

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