Year In The Moominhouse: A Carousel Book Of The Seasons (HB)

Open it up and Moominvalley unfolds before you, literally: a carousel book that blooms into 3D scenes of the blue Moominhouse through all four seasons, from the first spring flowers and Snufkin's return from his wanderings, through a summer party and an autumn mushroom harvest, all the way to midwinter hibernation while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse. Filippa Widlund's illustrations are rooted in Tove Jansson's classic artwork and the whole thing is so quietly, perfectly beautiful that it is going to spend a lot of time open on a shelf rather than put away, which is absolutely the right decision.

We love it because:

• The carousel format is genuinely magical, it unfolds into something that stops people in their tracks
• Four seasonal scenes mean it feels right to bring out all year round
• Filippa Widlund's illustrations honour Jansson's original artwork with real care and love
• The ribbon-tie closure makes it feel like a proper keepsake from the moment you pick it up
• Moomin fans of any age will find something in it that makes them a little emotional, and that's fine

What's in the box:

• One hardback carousel book with ribbon-tie closure, 14 pages, colour illustrations throughout

Great for:

• Moomin fans of any age, children and adults equally
• A truly special gift for birthdays, Christmas or a new baby
• Anyone who loves beautiful objects as much as they love beautiful stories
• Displaying as well as reading

Important to know:

• Hardback with ribbon-tie closure, 14 pages
• Dimensions: 26 x 21.5 cm
• Published by Pan Macmillan, October 2025
• Handle with care, this one is made to be treasured