The Tomten (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) [School & Library Binding]

Astrid Lindgren (Author), Harald Wiberg (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.

Editorial Reviews

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0808585576
• ISBN-13: 978-0808585572
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Comforting to Know the Tomten is On His Rounds, November 26, 2001

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tomten (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.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorit christmans story, December 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tomten (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.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What is a Tomten?, November 14, 2000

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naterby "naterby" (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tomten (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!