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The Tomten
Astrid Lindgren
€ 16.99
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Description for The Tomten
Hardcover. Follow the Tomten through one chilly night as he guards the farm and keeps everyone safe, even while they sleep. Illustrator(s): Wiberg, Harald. Editor(s): Lindgren, Astrid. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AF; YBC; YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 206 x 272 x 9. Weight in Grams: 352.
It's a chilly winter night on the farm. Everyone is fast asleep. All but one ...
On silent feet the Tomten visits the dreaming cows, the slumbering sheep and the children sleeping soundly in their beds. He whispers softly to each of them, making sure they are safe and warm.
This classic picture book is a delight for young children, depicting the traditional Swedish character of the house elf, or tomten.
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books
Number of pages
32
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863151538
SKU
V9780863151538
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-36
About Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was born on a homestead in Småland, Sweden. Her most famous book, Pippi Longstocking, was published in 1945 to great success. She is also well known for Karlsson on the Roof, her books about The Bullerby Children and The Tomten. Her books are loved all over the world and have sold around 145 million copies. She won ... Read more
Reviews for The Tomten
'Harold Wiberg's soft illustrations are superb, he is excellent at snowy moonlit scenes and animals. This story makes for a calm and reassuring bedtime read with a lovely message that summer will come again and that whilst you sleep someone is looking out for you.'
Kaleidoscope Magazine 'Astrid Lindgren writes evocatively of long cold winters and the benevolent ... Read more
Kaleidoscope Magazine 'Astrid Lindgren writes evocatively of long cold winters and the benevolent ... Read more