The scandinavian Tomten are gentle gnome-like little men, who take care of and protect homes, animals and people. They live for a very long time and stay with the same family for generations. We follow this particular Tomten on his nightly visits around the farm he protects. We visit the animals in the barns, the dog in his little house and the sleeping family. Everyone is blessed with an encouraging message that caries them through the cold winter night and beyond.
This gentle, ageless book, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen award, is so soothing and full of wonder.
Astrid Lindgren wrote many other favorite childhood books, one of which is Pippi Longstocking. The watercolor illustrations, Harald Wiberg created for
The Tomten, are all masterpieces, in perfect harmony with the text. I grew up with this outstanding book and I am so happy to be able to share it with my daughter and now, with you.
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