I read these in different versions when I was in grade school, which, looking back, seems peculiar to me now that I am reading them again. They are full of weird asides and very peculiar in all ways, and I am certain kid me missed bunches of stuff. Adult me thinks they're still maybe a bit juvenile, but they are lovely to look at, and clever enough, and I liked going back to this particular well. I also have several more to dig through, so that's something to be pleased with.

Silly and delightful
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I loved this book because it was super funny and I liked the art.
My favourite character was Moomin.
I also loved the way the tigers were drawn because it made them look really cute.
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anxiousartichoke's review

5.0

Як і всі твори Туве Янсон, цей комікс цікавий і для дітей, і для дорослих: кожен побачить у ньому щось своє. Кумедна історія про співчутливих мумі-тролів, яким вдалося потоваришувати навіть із хижими тропічними звірами.
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I'm glad Moomins are not hippopatomi. How boring they would be.

Cute! Meine lieblings Sprechblasen:

“Ich bin Hemul, der Botaniker. Wie ich hörte, haben Sie einen Urwald im Haus.“

“Ich werde ihr Haus botanisieren“

“Pah! Sie Schmalspurbotaniker! Das sind Beine, keine Wurzeln!“

“Wenn die Naturgewalten wüten, fühle ich mich immer so männlich“

“Fesch, oder“