Moominmamma has such a knowing, world-wearied face in the last panel
So much for papa not liking money
I'm not sure it's about money, so much as nobility.
Moomin stories often feature "nobility" in the form of fantasy-story style kings, princesses, and princes.
That said, this story was the first time Tove was hit with some controversy, as they got criticized for being "too bourgeois".
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The Moomins is a franchise created by finnish author/illustrator Tove Jansson. It features a vast amount of comics, TV series, movies, books and games, telling various stories mostly set in moominvalley.
If you are new to the Moomins, this video essay is a fantastic starting point to learn about this family-owned franchise.
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