Tales from Moominvalley (Moomintrolls , #6) (Moomins, #7) (Moomins Fiction) (Moomin) (Moomins Collectors' Editions)

by Tove Jansson

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The Moomins were a big part of my life when I was really young. I had a few of the books way back then, but 'lost' them as I grew up. So, I was excited a few years ago to discover that Square Fish had republished them all and that I was able to get them all from Book Outlet. Even after all this time, the magic is still there, although I probably appreciate them in a different way now.

This book contains nine short stories, featuring both old and new characters in a variety of situations, from Snufkin trying to find (and keep) a spring tune to Moominpappa adventuring with the mysterious Hattifatteners. The book also contains all the original illustration by the author, and they are quite delightful.

I read this book now in an attempt to finish off one of my 2017 reading challenges, but I'm sure I would have eventually got to it anyway. I may have read these stories over 40 years ago, but that' too long ago now to remember.