Moominpappa's Memoirs (Moomins, 3)

If you grew up with the Moomintrolls just as I did, you'll probably be just as happy as I was to know that the books are not only available but still in print and you can order brand new unblemished copies. If you didn't grow up with the Moomintroll books, it's never too late to learn to love them or teach the kids in your life to do so. To the uninitiated, it's hard to explain what makes the Moomintrolls so great. Sometimes there are great adventures in their tales but often they are distinguished from other so-called children's literature by the quiet, philosophical bent of much of the text. Either way they're gems not to be missed. (NOTE: when I say "so-called children's literature" it's not because I disdain children's literature but rather that I disdain the idea that it's just for children. A Wrinkle in Time, the Moomintroll books, The Phantom Tollbooth, these are great books and they remain worth reading at any age.)

Moominpappa became the main character in this book. He realized it is a good time to write his memoir, and opened his memoir pen cap. Also, he read his stories to his son Moomintroll, son's friends Sniff and Snufkin. Reading to his youngsters are the parts that I loved aside from each episode of Moominpappa. How fun to listen to the stories from your father or fatherly figure.

At this point i’d be surprised if a Tove book wasn’t magical. Another excellent and happy read, an adventure with many of the characters’ parents. All these books are highly recommended.

Fast shipping and fun stories

My favorite childhood books. Got the whole series for my daughter. Delightful whimsical world of Moomins!

Moominpappa very self aware. His history is heavily squeezed through his viewpoint of life. But the author has put herself into a other skin to write this. You believe that Moominpappa is writing the book.

My 12 y. o. Like this series.

all her books are wonderful and insightful- I just love them all-I enjoy reading them myself the grandchildren want something more exciting to be read to them- so that's ok- I have them for my own enjoyment! My sons loved them when I read these to them whe they were 7 and 10. Get the whole set if you enjoy one of them- you will not be disappointed!

Compré el libro para mi novio, como un detalle de aniversario. Los Moomins nos encantan y las Memorias de Papá Moomin mencionan ¡Cómo conoció a Mamá Moomin! era el libro perfecto para la ocasión. Un a belleza la narrativa de Tove Jansson, las illustraciones deleitan la mirada y te sumergen en la historia. Conocer sobre el origen de los padres de todos nuestros personajes favoritos como Moomin y Snufkin, nos encantó leerlo a pesar de qué ya habíamos visto los capítulos de la serie de los 90's. Amo la carga emocional propuesta por la autora que nos permite identificarnos y reflexionar sobre el viaje de encontrar nuestro camino en la vida. Me preocupé por los comentarios negativos hacia el vendedor, sin embargo, llego a tiempo y con sólo un pequeño detalle en la esquina que se maltrató la portada. Todo lo demás impecable, libro nuevo, envío seguro y una sonrisa en el rostro de sorpresa de mi chico. Justo el repartidor se lo entregó en la mano como si lo hubiera planeado. Totalmente satisfecha con mi compra.

アニメで昔みてたんですがまたこの、英語版での本だとイメージも捉え方もちょっと新鮮で良かったです。全巻欲しくなりました。

This is very similar to "The Exploits of Moominpappa" (ISBN 0140303235). Both "The Exploits of Moominpappa" and "Moominpappa's Memoirs" are translated by Thomas Warburton, but from slightly different manuscripts. It is as if Tove Jansson altered the book slightly for a reprint. Though each passage is very similar, with most sentences being identical, sometimes there are additions or subtractions. So it is not just a different translation: the original Swedish manuscript was changed. Some people seem to prefer "The Exploits of Moominpappa" over "Moominpappa's Memoirs". "Moominpappa's Memoirs" was actually published in Swedish in 1968, long after "The Exploits of Moominpappa" (1952), so it seems that "Moominpappa's Memoirs" was the final version by Tove Jansson. I say, buy them both. "Moominpappa's Memoirs" has a very short "Prologue" which "The Exploits of Moominpappa" (ISBN 0140303235) does not have. But "The Exploits of Moominpappa" (ISBN 0140303235) has a "Gallery" at the end with a sentence about each character, with an illustration each. For these very small differences, and the differences between the whole books, complete your collection and see for yourself. Since both books are quite cheap and quite short, I feel I might as well.

This is a big part of my childhood. Now I’m building the collection for my niece to enjoy too.

Lo pedí el 8 de enero y la edición dice ser del 10. No viene con la parte brillante de las cubiertas, por lo que desentona con el resto de la colección, de hecho se siente como si fuera genérico. La historia es perfecta y no hay manera de encontrarle punto malo a ella.