A flood hits Moomin Valley and triggers a series of adventures for the Moomins.

First in a series of books featuring the Moomintrolls, a family of small troll-like creatures who live in the forests of Finland. In this first story, after waking from their winter's nap, the Moomin family discovers a magical hat, which leads to a variety of adventures.

Moominpapa accidentally builds a time machine and takes his family back to the exciting days of the Wild West. To his dismay, he finds a population of peaceful and law-abiding citizens, corrupt lawmen, and Indians who keep forgetting that they are supposed to act like bloodthirsty savages. Another story has the denizens of Moominvalley giving up their peaceful and happy life to join the rat race, while a third showcases the perils of fame and fortune,...

"The first 'Moomin winter' returns with more unwanted guests than in Book One, especially the curious and secret-spilling Nibling, sending the Moomin household into a tizzy of secrecy and closed doors. In 'Moomin under sail, ' the Moomins find themselves without a new adventure until Too-Ticky's compass gives them the idea to build a boat and head to sea. Finally, we meet the Fuddler in 'Fuddler's courtship.' Mymble captures poor Fuddler's heart,...