"Charming, hushed illustrations and quiet text together evoke the soft, snowy silence and winter beauty of a Swedish night".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.
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Moonlit scenes of the farmyard under snow show Reynard the fox prowling near the henhouse. He's hungry, but Tomten, the kindly old troll who guards the henhouse at night, shares his porridge with the fox and the hens are safe--for another night. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'A beautifully illustrated tale adapted from an old Swedish poem. The Tomten, who looks after the farm at night, meets a hungry fox and agrees to share his supper with him if the fox promises to leave the hens alone. A very gentle, friendly story. It is refreshing that he understands that the fox is hungry and needs to eat - rather than the 'nasty fox' approach. The children I have read this to loved it.' - Hilary Woolf with Isaac (age 5), Education Otherwise, April 2005
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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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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have always loved this book, and recently ordered a new hardbound copy for my three children. When I received it, I was surprised at the markedly poor paper quality and the poor saturation of both the pictures and the script on the facing pages. Yes, the illustrations are watercolor, that is not what I mean. The ink and just the overall print quality are cheap-seeming. Near the copyright it states "printed in (third world nation)". To those of us who remember when t-shirts were union-made domestically and didn't fall apart after five washings, this seems like part of an overall trend.
But the book is still wonderful, worth buying. I am considering ordering copies from the UK amazon site for my relatives, Europeans seem a bit smarter about keeping up printing and other manufacturing standards.
Similar problem with "The Tomten", even in the hardbound edition.
But the book is still wonderful, worth buying. I am considering ordering copies from the UK amazon site for my relatives, Europeans seem a bit smarter about keeping up printing and other manufacturing standards.
Similar problem with "The Tomten", even in the hardbound edition.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Terrie
Format:Paperback
This book was originally published in 1966 and maintains all of its original charm. It is the simple story of the friendly house spirit called the Tomten that keeps watch over a Swedish farm homestead, its animals and people. We have met this Tomten before in another wonderful book by Astrid Lindgren called The Tomten. In this story, which takes place around Christmas time, we find a hungry fox faring out on a cold and snowy winter night in search of food. The illustrations are so beautiful and they really transport you to a cold, quiet winter night with snow crunching underfoot and stars sparkling overhead. The characters of the Tomten and the fox are very engaging and are sure to be well-loved by children. The text is very simple but has a lyrical quality that is the perfect compliment to the homey and comforting artwork.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A few months ago my son was terrified of an imaginary being (imaginary to me, maybe there was something really there that only he could see). This scary being had fire all around it and my son was truly terrified of it. I finally said, "maybe it's hungry. I think if we offer it some food he will go away." So we did this and thankfully the being did go away, verified by my son. But, the next day this fire being was back. So we fed it again and it went away.
The Tomten and the Fox was recommended to me by a friend. Ever since we bought the book the fire being hasn't been back.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
We have checked this book out from a local library and fell in love with sweet illustrations. I ordered it from Amazon and am EXTREMELY disappointed with the quality of this book: the illustrations are much duller than in our library copy and they look very grainy and blotchy, on some pages it looks as if the pictures were done on a cheap printer that leaked blue ink - with specks and streaks all over :(
If I hadn't promised my kids to get our own copy and they weren't expecting it, I'd send it back right away.
Amazon delivery was super fast though: I ordered it yesterday and found it on my doorstep today, that's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of one.
I guess I'm off to ebay, to find an earlier (and better quality) printing.
(This one states "Manufactured in China", while our library copy was "Printed in Canada")
If I hadn't promised my kids to get our own copy and they weren't expecting it, I'd send it back right away.
Amazon delivery was super fast though: I ordered it yesterday and found it on my doorstep today, that's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of one.
I guess I'm off to ebay, to find an earlier (and better quality) printing.
(This one states "Manufactured in China", while our library copy was "Printed in Canada")
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Hi, my mom read this book to me when I was very little and I am buying it now so I can read it to me kids. It is a wonderful story about a hungry fox and a kind tomten who watches a farm and he feeds the fox, it will really touch you and your children
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
For years my mother used to read The Tomten, by Astrid Lindgren to her elementary school classes, and they loved it. When she retired, she gave the book to my family. My children fell in love with the book as well, and attributed all things unexplainable in our house to the Tomten. My husband, especially loved the book and declared it as one of his all time favorites. When I found that there were more Tomten books, my children ordered this one to give to their father this Christmas. He was delighted! While the verbage is simple and repetitive, the children listen and laugh while we read it. The real beauty and fantasy is in the artwork, which makes the book memorable. You will find that you embellish the story in your mind, long after the reading is finished. The plot is sweet and charming, and sure to become a family favorite to read every winter!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By S. Carano
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is such a sweet and gentle book for winter reading to children. My son loved "The Tomten," and "The Tomten and the Fox" is just a perfect addition to our winter library. The illustrations are soothing and perfect for bedtime reading.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The soft, lyrical text combines with the beautiful artwork to make a terrific book to read to children as they drift off to sleep. My three children all ask for this book over and over again!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
a childhood favorite
I cannot live without the tomten. I remember this book from my childhood and still love it as much as I did then.
Published 3 days ago by Dana Hurley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely to look at, lovely to read
My children adore the Tomten books. The artwork is just lovely, and the book has a sweet and gentle rhythm. We wish we had a Tomten at our house! Read more
Published 25 days ago by East Coast Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astrid Lindgren fan
I used this book in my classroom. It is magical, in much the same way as Polar Express. Illustrations outstanding.
Published 3 months ago by Linda Fletcher
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 5 months ago by Pen Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Book
Thoughts:
* I love this book just as much now as I did when I was a child!
* Teaches children to respect life, whether it's human or other. Read more
* I love this book just as much now as I did when I was a child!
* Teaches children to respect life, whether it's human or other. Read more
Published 5 months ago by katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Tomten
What isn't to love about this fellow? We leave oatmeal out for him on the solstice in our home, and we just love his books. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shaun Kelley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
If you have never read either of the Tomten books by Astrid Lindgren, you are in for a treat. The story link is dated and of Swedish lore, but the pictures are beautiful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Laura D.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
I know this story in german, as a child, still yet, I love Astrid Lindgren storys.
I wanted to show it to my Hostfamily, espacilly my hostchild. Read more
I wanted to show it to my Hostfamily, espacilly my hostchild. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lenomia
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful bedtime story
This was one of my daughter's favorites when she was little. The illustrations are just lovely and the story is very sweet. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. L. Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book!!
This is a darling story to read to your children. I love the illustrations and it is a perfect book to read to my grandson. Thanks so much!! Fast and free shipping. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Connie
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