But then the war comes and tears them apart

Hand painted with natural pigments

A psychological trauma can destroy a person more profoundly than almost any other experience

when the anemones and liverworts bloom and the little lambs are born

Maus und Maulwurf machen sich's gemütlich (Bd. 2) Puppe But then the war comes"If the weather is nice, we'll have a picnic in the forest. We'll spread cheese and cucumber on sandwiches and take our new picnic basket with us," said Mouse. "Oh yes, we will!" cried Mole. "But what if the weather isn't nice tomorrow?" "Then we'll sit in our cozy armchairs in front of the fireplace and roast chestnuts and toast tea cakes. And we'll drink hot cocoa with it." No matter what the weather is like, Mouse and Mole know how to enjoy autumn!