The Moomins turn 80 years old
In 2025 it will be 80 years since the first Moomin book, Moomins and the Great Flood, was published in 1945. Tove Jansson wrote the story during WWII to comfort herself in dark times. It is a tale about troubled times and a scattered family, reflecting the reality of being a refugee. The story follows Moominmamma and Moomintroll who are looking for the lost Moominpappa and a new home. In the end, they arrive to the beautiful Moominvalley, to a house, tall as a tree, elegant and painted blue – the Moominhouse. A place where everyone is welcome, whenever they arrive there. The Moominhouse is a symbol of shelter, safety, and belonging. These are universal and timeless needs, and they are as true now as they were 80 years ago. The door is always open.
Martinex is one of the longest-running Moomin licensees of all time, having produced Moomin products under its Moomin by Martinex brand for over 30 years. To celebrate the anniversary year of the Moomins, we have produced a jigsaw puzzle from the cover art of the Moomin book The Moomins and the Great Flood. In the atmospheric illustration Moominmamma and Moomintroll are walking through the wood, hand in hand.
Jigsaw puzzles are a great form of brain exercise and a good hobby to spend time with. The puzzle has 750 pieces and it will give challenge to even a seasoned jigsaw puzzle assembler.
