The Moomins and the Great Flood

This foundational Moomin story, published during WWII, follows Moominmamma and Moomintroll as they embark on a brave quest to find the adventurous Moominpappa. Their journey takes them through a whimsical yet sometimes perilous landscape, introducing them to characters like Sniff and Tulippa, and culminating in a dramatic escape from a great flood. It's a tale of family love, resilience, and the wonders of discovery, perfect for introducing young readers to the beloved Moomin world.

The Moomins and the Great Flood (in the original Swedish it is The Little Trolls and the Great Flood) is a book written by Finnish author Tove Jansson in 1945. It was the first book to star the Moomins during the end of World War II, but is often seen as a prequel to the main Moomin books, as most of the main characters are introduced in the next book. This was the last Moomin book to be translated into English. It was published by Schildts as a limited hardback version in 2005, to celebrate 60 years of the Moomins.