The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren

CLASSIC ASTRID LINDGREN TALE Astrid Lindgren’s classic story, The Tomten, about a Tomten’s nighttime visits to all of the residents of wintry farm in the cold of winter reminds children of the promise of spring. This charmingly sweet Swedish tale continues to be a highly requested book every year. AWARDS AND ACCOLADES  An ALA Notable Book A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner Hans Christian Andersen Award DETAILS The Tomten Written by Astrid Lindgren.  Published by Puffin Books, October 6, 1997.  Ages 4 to 8 years 0.12" H x 7.68" L x 9.98" W  (0.21lbs.) 32 pages Softcover   PRAISE FOR THE TOMTON “The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “Wiberg’s lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud.”—Publishers Weekly