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Ramona Grigg's avatar

I’m Finnish on my mother’s side and have known about the Moomins but I’ve never read the books. I don’t know why, because I have a large collection of children’s books, but after reading this delightful piece I’m going to have to fix that. Thank you both so much!

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Sarah Miller's avatar

Oh, you're in for such a treat, Ramona -- enjoy!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Really enjoyed this, and love the Alice illustration.

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Sarah Miller's avatar

Thanks, Jolene. Dana did a really great job with this.

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Katie Wickliff's avatar

"Being known by the people who love you, even when you are not feeling yourself, is vitally important and healing."

-for anyone, at any age!

Wonderful job, Dana!

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Dana Gaskin Wenig's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Rachel Katz's avatar

What a great description of a magnificent mama!

"Moominmamma is magnificent. She is both kind and honest, helpful and encouraging, and she welcomes all comers, but she also pleases herself."

Something to strive for <3

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Family Scripts's avatar

I just reserved some Moomin books (and Tove’s The Summer Book) from the library! I’m excited to get into this!

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Sarah Miller's avatar

I'd love to hear what you think, Hope.

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