Anyway, if you’re not afraid, I’m not either!
Snorkmaiden, from the book Comet in Moominland
Don’t worry we shall have wonderful dreams, and when we wake up it’ll be spring.
Snufkin, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
You are too young to understand, but as a matter of fact, a jewel is the only correct present for a lady.
Tove Jansson, from her book Comet in Moominland
But they are so horribly new and clean,’ said Snufkin sadly. ‘Haven’t you got something older?
Snufkin, from the book Comet in Moominland
Once when Moomintroll was diving he swallowed some water and nearly choked. It was funny!
Sniff, from the book Comet in Moominland
Higgely-piggely, Path is so wiggely, Time is past four. Almost dead beat On tired little feet; No friendly door.
Tove Jansson, from her book Comet in Moominland
That’s most extraordinary, but I’m so used to your doing extraordinary things that nothing surprises me. Besides I’m feeling melancholy just now.
Hemulen, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
Can we eat what we already have in our mouths?
Sniff, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
He must have been very happy. He did a somersault here – that’s clear enough.
Moomintroll, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
‘It’s all over now,’ said Snufkin. ‘Don’t cry any more Sniff.’
Snufkin, from the book Comet in Moominland
‘Perhaps it will come – perhaps not. It’s all the same to a person who knows that everything is unnecessary.’
Tove Jansson, from her book Comet in Moominland
How nice and fluffy you are!
Snorkmaiden, from the book Comet in Moominland