This outstanding book by the author of Pippi Longstocking--and winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award--has been called a "picture book of rare distinction" by the Chicago Tribune. Full color.
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From Publishers Weekly
About this imaginative tale of an invisible troll, PW said, "The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for bedtime read-alouds." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'It would be hard to find a nicer bedtime story. Beautifully painted, quiet moonlit scenes and poetic words tell of the Tomten, a small elf-like person who lives on a farm. It is a beautiful cosy tale of winter bedtimes, very comforting and definitely one of our favourites.' - Hilary Woolf with Isaac (age 4), Education Otherwise, October 2004
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Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi Longstocking to entertain her daughter. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature.
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86 of 88 people found the following review helpful
By Terrie
Format:Paperback
I have loved this book for over 40 years. The copy I have was printed in Sweden a long time ago but I am very glad that this story is available as a nicely affordable paperback because it's such a sweet and comforting tale that lots of children will love. The beautiful illustrations capture perfectly the crisp, cold, snowy atmosphere of a still winter's night as the Tomten, a small spirit and guardian of a humble farm homestead goes about on his secret rounds doing his caretaker duties in his gentle, loving way. He whispers encouragment to the sleeping animals and children. He has seen many hundreds of winters and so he knows that "winters come and winters go, summers come and summers go" and the wheel of the year turns on and on. I encourage you to read this to children to help them feel safe and cozy and snug in their beds on a cold, dark winter's night...maybe try it this Winter Solstice and be sure to keep a look-out for tiny footprints in the snow around your home.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As a swedish kid it is a tradirion to read this book. Tomten is a rime about a smal helper we belived in in north europe Viktor rydberg and Astrid Lindgren have done an excelent work trying to put down in words and picture what makes winter and christmas so special.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By naterby
Format:Paperback
A tomten is a gnome like creature that stands watch while the rest of the world is sleeping. This old tale should be recommended reading for everyone. The tomten is disappearing with our grandparents and great-grandparents. This is a wonderful tale!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful story!
This has been one of our favorite stories for preschoolers over the years. My classroom children, my own children and grandchildren have asked that this story be read and sang to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacqueline
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tomten
Great, fun book, awesome artwork. Yes, would buy again. Great storyline, your kids will love it for sure, yes, yes...!
Published 1 month ago by Eric C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astrid Lindgren fan
I used this book in my classroom for many years. Astrid Lindgren is one of my favorite authors for children.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Fletcher
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed Review
We LOVE this story and the illustrations. 5 stars for the story!!!
The paperback we received does seem cheaply made and I wish I would have held out for a hardcover... Read more
The paperback we received does seem cheaply made and I wish I would have held out for a hardcover... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J Haffner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wish for Hardcover
I love this book for the beautiful illustrations and wonderful words - but I really wish for a hardcover version. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jeff Shao
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Book
We are teaching our son aboutr Tomten, and not Santa Claus. At age 2, he loves this book and pointed to all the "Tomtens" he saw at Christmas time, calling them all... Read more
Published 3 months ago by foleyk
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tomten Gnome
I ordered this after reading a list of books for family reading. My 6year old granddaughter & her 7 year old cousin came for the weekend the day the book came in. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JHM/JBM71
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet
Such a sweet little book for wintertime. My children love it. It gets read several times during the winter months.
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tomtem
Enjoyed this book for my grand-child, and told him the story.Hope he remmebers it when he grows up. Thank you.
Published 4 months ago by Sandra Kastanek
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tomten
I was introduced to this book by a friend. I had never heard of the Tomten before, but as we read the book we used it to research the history of the Tomten and discovered a lot of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Katrina A. Strubler
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