When Mrs Fillyjonk embarrasses the Moomins into getting a maid, the Moominhouse becomes much better organized, but at what cost? Moominmamma must decide what matters more - what others think, or staying true to yourself.

Moomintroll employs the services of his new friend, a little ghost, to convince Snork Maiden that he is brave. But when his trick backfires dangerously, Moomintroll is the one who needs saving.

The Moomin family's attempts to help a very shy girl only make things worse. Can Moomintroll learn to listen long enough to understand what she really needs?