She has a special skill for ensuring that people feel cared for and welcome to be themselves.

Her housekeeping might seem unusual to some – she’d rather leave the dishes out in the rain than wash them herself – and she has a rebellious streak and a great love of fun.

Nature is very important to her, and she tends her garden with the same care as she tends to her family.

Moominmamma is never seen without her handbag, which contains the solution to many problems – along with dry socks, string, bark, sweets and tummy powder.