Who will comfort Toffle? by Tove Jansson (1960)
Who will comfort Toffle? was read to me as a child by my parents back in Sweden when I was growing up in Umeå. It is an immensely popular children's story in Sweden, written by Tove Jansson in 1960. The story about the small creature that feels as if he is all alone in the world, and that the world is too big and scary, greatly resonated with me as a child as I, like him, was scared of the dark. However, when he meets someone he can empathise with, he gains enough confidence to overcome his fears. It was one of my favourite stories, and I was especially fascinated by Tove Jasson's quirky an colourful illustrations.
I believe the knytt's adventure could be used to empower the people who are leaving their homes due to horrors they have experienced in their home countries. Also, I believe it can instill empathy in other people to understand what these refugees go through.
Movie adaptation with original illustrations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSYkx3OYixA
Overcoming fear,
Solidarity,
Empathy,
Bravery,
Children's story,
Engagement