A review by foggy_rosamund
The Exploits of Moominpappa, Described by Himself by Tove Jansson

4.0

Interesting to contrast this with later books in the series like November or Moominpappa at Sea -- this is a much more joyful and zany book, and while it's one of the few Moomin stories that feels directly satirical, it's also one of the most child friendly. Most of what I love about it, I remember from my experience as a child -- the Island Ghost, the treasure hunt for eggs, the advent of Little My, the chase for clouds, the Niblings. The drawings are fantastic: lively, evocative and graceful, the bring the characters to life. I found reading this very comforting, although it isn't as emotionally resonant as some of the other books.