Moominmamma's Maid TPB (2015 Darwn & Quarterly) comic books 2015
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Published Dec 2015 by Drawn & Quarterly.$9.95
1st printing. Story and art by Tove Jansson. A housekeeping and mother-craft expert named Mrs. Fillyjonk moves in next door to the Moomins. Seeing the state of the Moomin house, she takes action, shaming them into hiring a maid. When Misabel the maid arrives, it's immediately clear she needs a little cheering up, and since Mrs. Fillyjonk has mysteriously disappeared, the Moomins set about teaching her how to enjoy life. Life lessons and poignant reminders of the importance of simple pleasures abound in this classic tale from Tove Jansson. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.