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Moomin and the Golden Tail
Moomin's tail gets its fifteen minutes of fame
Another classic Moomin story reworked in full color, with a kid-proof but kid-friendly size, price, and format. One day Moomin notices that his tail seems to be thinning. Worried that Snorkmaiden will no longer love him if his tail goes bald, he consults the family doctor and several tail specialists, and even gets an X-ray. Nothing helps! Finally Moominmamma cooks up a magic potion, and it works like a charm, but now Moomin's lustrous new tail is, well, solid gold! Moomin becomes the toast of society, and the target of numerous journalists and money-making schemes. Moomin and the Golden Tail takes a long hard look at the consequences of fame.
Tove Jansson's flawless cartooning is brought to life in a whole new way within these pages. A delight for the whole family!
Another classic Moomin story reworked in full color, with a kid-proof but kid-friendly size, price, and format. One day Moomin notices that his tail seems to be thinning. Worried that Snorkmaiden will no longer love him if his tail goes bald, he consults the family doctor and several tail specialists, and even gets an X-ray. Nothing helps! Finally Moominmamma cooks up a magic potion, and it works like a charm, but now Moomin's lustrous new tail is, well, solid gold! Moomin becomes the toast of society, and the target of numerous journalists and money-making schemes. Moomin and the Golden Tail takes a long hard look at the consequences of fame.
Tove Jansson's flawless cartooning is brought to life in a whole new way within these pages. A delight for the whole family!
56 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2013
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About the author
Tove Jansson
889 books3,917 followersTove Jansson was born and died in Helsinki, Finland. As a Finnish citizen whose mother tongue was Swedish, she was part of the Swedish-speaking Finns minority. Thus, all her books were originally written in Swedish.
Although known first and foremost as an author, Tove Jansson considered her careers as author and painter to be of equal importance.
Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated her first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood (1945), during World War II. She said later that the war had depressed her, and she had wanted to write something naive and innocent. Besides the Moomin novels and short stories, Tove Jansson also wrote and illustrated four original and highly popular picture books.
Jansson's Moomin books have been translated into 33 languages.
Although known first and foremost as an author, Tove Jansson considered her careers as author and painter to be of equal importance.
Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated her first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood (1945), during World War II. She said later that the war had depressed her, and she had wanted to write something naive and innocent. Besides the Moomin novels and short stories, Tove Jansson also wrote and illustrated four original and highly popular picture books.
Jansson's Moomin books have been translated into 33 languages.
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December 8, 2020
I love these original moomin comic strip cartoons that have been enlarged and coloured. This was a very funny episode, with many wise quotes about putting too much importance on fame and thinking it will make you happy, Moomintroll discovers this is not the case. There is a funny quote from Moominmamma along the lines of trying not to become entrenched in a set routine as it's a sign of becoming old. Wise words indeed from Moominmamma.
This was funny and enjoyable but I do prefer the Moomins when they are in their magical other world that doesn't deal with such trivial nonsense such as society, fame and the media. I like their musings when they're not routed in the problems of our own ridiculous culture.
This was funny and enjoyable but I do prefer the Moomins when they are in their magical other world that doesn't deal with such trivial nonsense such as society, fame and the media. I like their musings when they're not routed in the problems of our own ridiculous culture.
March 11, 2017
So, first off, I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels. I'm just not into them. However, this was the only Moomin book that my library system even had. So, I read it to see if I would like Moomin.
Unfortunately, I am back at square one because I cannot decide whether or not I would like the novels based on this graphic novel. One day I will just buy one of the novels and finally know.
The story is a simple one, Moomin is losing the hair in his tail and the doctors fail to cure him. His mother uses a spell or herbal remedy of some sort which gives him a golden tail. He achieves fame which he finds he does not want. Moomin is quite relieved when his tail begins to thin and finally goes bald again.
It's cute and probably a good basic introduction to the characters. However, it is probably better for someone who is already a fan and knows the characters. I just never feel like you really get to know the characters in this format.
Unfortunately, I am back at square one because I cannot decide whether or not I would like the novels based on this graphic novel. One day I will just buy one of the novels and finally know.
The story is a simple one, Moomin is losing the hair in his tail and the doctors fail to cure him. His mother uses a spell or herbal remedy of some sort which gives him a golden tail. He achieves fame which he finds he does not want. Moomin is quite relieved when his tail begins to thin and finally goes bald again.
It's cute and probably a good basic introduction to the characters. However, it is probably better for someone who is already a fan and knows the characters. I just never feel like you really get to know the characters in this format.
July 1, 2018
Tove Jansson was a genius and the Moomins are everything good and pure, with a splash of snarky humor and a dash of social satire. I think I enjoy them in comics form even more than the novels. This is marketed as a children's book, but like all the best children's literature, everyone can get something out of it.
October 31, 2023
Moomin fearing his tail is going bald tries a few remedies but ends up with a golden tail! This creates a lot of buzz and he ends up becoming a minor celebrity which drives him baty. At one point he hides his tail and no one recognizes him.
March 9, 2025
My first Moomin lol
What can I say, it's cute and I adore the irreverent humour interspersed within it. Same goes for the supporting cast, who are all just so quirky. Mixed feelings about how often the story seems to stray from a primary plot but I ultimately kind of loved that about it. I think. Can't say I know all the characters and the world too well yet but I am much intrigued.
What can I say, it's cute and I adore the irreverent humour interspersed within it. Same goes for the supporting cast, who are all just so quirky. Mixed feelings about how often the story seems to stray from a primary plot but I ultimately kind of loved that about it. I think. Can't say I know all the characters and the world too well yet but I am much intrigued.
June 18, 2017
Finally reading the Moomin for the first time (I have only known the anime adaptation from my childhood).....wow I'm actually surprised that for children's series that has quite a dose of social satire. For ex, the protagonist having a manger to organize his public "face" and the ups/downs of fame but still sense the child-like delight.
January 29, 2017
Yay for Moomin! And the lessons he learns when he suddenly becomes famous thanks to his golden tail!
August 7, 2017
A very adorable story, in my opinion for any age 😁👍
November 29, 2017
Ah, who needs fame?
July 24, 2019
Should have listened to Snufkin, Moomin.
February 2, 2015
When Moomintroll's tail begins to thin, he goes into a depression that Moominmamma tries to cure by way of an old family remedy with the result that the tufts at the end of Moomintroll's tail become solid gold but the fun's just beginning! Another beautifully colourized comic strip!
Jan 2015
Reading and re-reading both the Enfant colourized editions as well as the strips in the Deluxw Anniversary edition - such a wonderful zaniness!
Jan 2015
Reading and re-reading both the Enfant colourized editions as well as the strips in the Deluxw Anniversary edition - such a wonderful zaniness!
February 19, 2015
Having, like many people, loved the work of Tove Jansson since a child, it should come of no surprise that I should love this book completely.
A glorious use of character and fantasy to share moral lessons we could all do with learning sooner rather than later - and not necessarily through personal experience.
In this case: the costs of fame and vanity.
A glorious use of character and fantasy to share moral lessons we could all do with learning sooner rather than later - and not necessarily through personal experience.
In this case: the costs of fame and vanity.
April 9, 2015
Better to be loved for one's inner self.
August 6, 2015
Good message about the dark side of fame and its consequences.
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