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 many awards, including the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Pippi Longstocking in 1973; the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1958; and the International Book Award from UNESCO in 1993.
'Astrid Lindgren's Tomten Tales have been delighting children for
decades through soft and simple prose paired with gentle watercolor
illustrations... Readers and listeners will be able to understand
the message of kindness and appreciate the story of the Tomten,
even without knowing its origins... This is a great story for quiet
storytimes (either in groups or one-on-one) for early elementary
students.
-- Youth Services Book Review
'Worthy as a gift.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Two classic stories by Sweden's acclaimed children's author have
been created into this charming edition with the original soft,
enchanting illustrations by Harald Wilberg allowing the world of
the Tomten to be vividly brought to life. '
-- Outside in World
'Children love these stories!'
-- Kindling
Praise for The Tomten:
'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
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