Tove Jansson was a renowned Finnish-Swedish author and illustrator, best known for her beloved Moomin series. Born on August 9, 1914, in Helsinki, Finland, Jansson displayed artistic talent from an early age, heavily influenced by her family's artistic background. She began her career by creating comics and later transitioned into children's literature, where her whimsical characters and imaginative stories captivated a wide audience. The Moomin books, featuring the charming Moomintroll and his eclectic group...