The first book about the Moomins, originally published in 1945. It is the story about Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s search for the missing Moominpappa and how they found their way to the Moominvalley.  

It is late August when Moominmamma and Moomintroll embark on a journey to find a new place to live while searching for the missing Moominpappa, last seen wandering with the Hattifatteners. During their adventure in the midst of a dramatic flood, Moominmamma and Moomintroll stumble upon different characters and creatures. This is the beginning of all the Moomin adventures!