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The Tomten

A heartwarming tale of a winter guardian

Astrid Lindgren author Harald Wiberg illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Floris Books

Published:1st Aug '92

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The Tomten cover

A gentle house elf watches over a farm on a chilly winter night in The Tomten, ensuring all are safe and warm while they sleep.

On a cold winter night, The Tomten takes on the important role of guardian of the farm. While everyone else is fast asleep, this gentle house elf quietly moves through the darkened fields, ensuring the safety and warmth of all the animals and children. With soft whispers and careful steps, he checks on the dreaming cows, the slumbering sheep, and the children nestled in their beds, creating a sense of peace and security in the stillness of the night.

As the story unfolds, readers are invited into a world where magic and tradition intertwine. The Tomten embodies the spirit of caring and protection, showcasing the importance of looking after one another, even in the quietest hours. The beautifully illustrated pages capture the essence of winter on the farm, allowing young readers to feel the chill in the air while also experiencing the warmth of the Tomten's love.

This classic picture book not only entertains but also teaches valuable lessons about kindness and vigilance. With its roots in Swedish folklore, The Tomten introduces children to a beloved character while fostering a sense of wonder and imagination. It is a perfect bedtime story that reassures little ones as they drift off to sleep, knowing that they are being watched over by a caring guardian.

'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 guardianship of the Tomten. A lovely, feelgood picture book with traditionally styled illustrations that show the Tomten as a genial gnome-like figure. Delightful! Families Rating: 5 out of 6'
-- Families South West magazine

'It would be hard to find a nicer bedtime story. Beautifully painted, quiet moonlit scenes and poetic words tell of the Tomten, a small elf-like person who lives on a farm. It is a beautiful cosy tale of winter bedtimes, very comforting and definitely one of our favourites.'
-- Hilary Woolf with Isaac (age 4), Education Otherwise, October 2004

ISBN: 9780863151538

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 402g

32 pages

2nd Revised edition