The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:19th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
It's Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge, to say thank you for the tomtes' help throughout the year. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten the porridge!
Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen?
This charming story is based on the old Swedish Christmas tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the magical gnome-like creatures. Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden's most popular author and illustrators, has created a playful festive tale, full of delightful details
'The detailed art has a warm and cozy look with walls tinged with yellow from the candlelight... This offering will appeal to readers wanting the trappings of a classic Christmas folktale.'
-- School Library Journal
'The perfect book to snuggle up together with and read aloud.'
-- Creative Steps
'Illustrations to pore over with little ones, which will bring a warm glow to big ones too.'
-- Armadillo
'This delightful tale, filled with charming illustrations, offers a glimpse into Swedish folklore... A perfect story for a magical Christmas Eve.'
-- Preneur World Magazine
'Full of humour and detailed pictures... A wonderful Christmas book for all ages.'
-- Kindling
'The illustrations are packed full of detail, the scenes of the Tomtes' living quarters are wonderfully inventive... A humorous and heart-warming tale.'
-- Kaleidoscope Magazine
ISBN: 9781782508588
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 483g
32 pages