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Moomintroll reads Snufkin's spring letter in beloved Moomin passage

Original: "Moomintroll pricked his ears and listened long. Then he lit the night-light and padded along to the chest of drawers to

Readers are sharing a passage from Tove Jansson's Moomin books in which Moomintroll, hearing something in the night, lights his night-light and reads a short spring letter from Snufkin that begins with the word 'Cheerio'. The tender, gently comic exchange between the two friends is prompting warm appreciation for Jansson's writing and the Moomins' enduring charm.

Why now: The passage's cosy, comforting tone resonates with readers sharing favourite Moomin moments.

MoomintrollSnufkinTove JanssonMoomins

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Evidence

• "Moomintroll pricked his ears and listened long. Then he lit the night-light and padded along to the chest of drawers to read Snufkin's spring letter. It began with the word 'Cheerio' in his big round hand. The letter itself was short: CHEERIO Sleep well and keep your pecker… · MiaMarkTwo@syzito.xyz · 9

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