FICTION

Goodnight, Moomin

by Tove Jansson

Boxer Bks. Sept. 2023. 16p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9781915801036.

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Baby-Toddler–Moomintroll just can’t get to sleep. The family tries a multitude of ways to help, never giving up. With such gentle, loving support, he does drift off to sleep at story’s end. The charming Moomin family has expressive features and the comforting story will resonate with children who have had a similar hard time.

VERDICT Warm and reassuring, this is a simple yet wonderful way to help an anxious child say goodnight.

Reviewed by John Scott , Sep 01, 2023

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