Download or read book The Tomten written by Astrid Lindgren and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1997-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic story of the Tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the residents of wintry farm has been reminding children of the promise of spring for decades. “The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “Wiberg’s lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud.”—Publishers Weekly “A picture book of rare distinction.”—The Chicago Tribune An ALA Notable Book A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner
Download or read book Tomten Saves Christmas Tomten R ddar Julen written by Linda Liebrand and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grumpy old Farm Tomten just wants to stay at home and avoid the terrible Christmas celebrations altogether. His cousin, Yule Tomten, is up to his ears in Christmas presents and thousands of children waiting. With just two more days till Christmas, will an invite for Christmas coffee be enough to melt Farm Tomten's grumpy heart?
Download or read book The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits written by Ulf Stark and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the Yule Tomte any more! Binny and Barty, the rabbit children, live with their family in the forest. They've never heard of Christmas, or the Yule Tomte, until the wind brings them some strange gifts... All the animals in the forest prepare for the arrival of Christmas. They make presents, bake sweet treats and even write a song. But will the Yule Tomte ever bring Christmas to the big forest? This charming and funny Christmas story of a grumpy tomte and the hopeful little rabbits is told over twenty-five chapters -- one for each day of Advent -- with delightful festive illustrations. Perfect for families to share together.
Download or read book The Tomtes Christmas Porridge written by Sven Nordqvist and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A playful holiday picture book from Sven Nordqvist (creator of The Dog Walk and Findus and Pettson) with a story based on a Swedish Christmas tradition. It's Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten! Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen? Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden's most popular author and illustrators, is inspired by the tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the tomtes (magical gnome-like creatures) in this charming story that's full of delightful details.
Download or read book The Christmas Tomten written by Viktor Rydberg and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1981 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Christmas Eve, Vigg is invited to accompany the Christmas tomten on his rounds which include a stop at the Hall of the Mountain King.
Download or read book The Christmas Tomten written by Viktor Rydberg and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Astrid Lindgren s Tomten Tales written by Astrid Lindgren and published by Flo. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collector's combined edition of Astrid Lindgren's two classic Tomten tales, The Tomten and The Tomten and the Fox.
Download or read book The Tomten and the Fox written by Karl-Erik Forsslund and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Charming, hushed illustrations and quiet text together evoke the soft, snowy silence and winter beauty of a Swedish night".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.
Download or read book The Christmas Wish written by Lori Evert and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of The Snowman and The Polar Express, this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages dreaming of magical places where wintry wishes come true. Long ago, a little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. Since she lives somewhat near the North Pole, she thinks about it quite often. One holiday season, she decides to do something about it. So she tidies up her home, straps on her snowshoes, and heads out into the snowy landscape. Enlisting the help of some woodland friends on her wonder-filled journey, Anja makes her way to Santa to see if he might grant her this special Christmas wish. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Download or read book The Old Magic of Christmas written by Linda Raedisch and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season's most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Along the way, you'll discover how to bring the festivities into your home with cookie recipes and craft instructions, as well as tips for delving more deeply into your relationship with the unseen. Praise: "Steeped in history and adorned with a bit of enchantment, The Old Magic of Christmas is the perfect book to read by a winter's fire with a mug of mulled cider in hand."--Deborah Blake, author of The Witch's Broom "...[A] fascinating journey into the stories behind the tinsel and bows."--Doreen Shababy, author of The Wild & Weedy Apothecary "...[A]n intriguing little tome that explores the darker side of the Yuletide holiday."--Ellen Dugan, author of The Enchanted Cat
Download or read book Hedgie s Surprise written by Jan Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jan Brett's beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny's eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs. With the help of clever Hedgie, she substitutes an acorn, a strawberry, a mushroom and finally a potato in her nest. But nothing stops that Tomten until the little hedgehog hides in Henny's nest: when the Tomten reaches in to get his morning treat, all he gets is a handful of prickles. He runs home for porridge and never comes back again! Intricate needlepoint patterns of Scandinavian designs frame the characters reacting from the borders in this beautiful picture book set in Denmark.
Download or read book Hanna s Christmas written by Melissa Peterson and published by HarperFestival. This book was released on 2001-10-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her mother says that there is no time to make a proper Swedish Christmas, Hanna longs to return to Sweden, but when her grandmother sends her a magical and mischievous tomten, Hanna learns to celebrate Christmas in a special way.
Download or read book Words and Your Heart written by Kate Jane Neal and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely and deeply moving debut picture book that explores the power our words hold.
Download or read book Tomten written by Viktor Rydberg and published by Widefocus. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timeless classic story of the Swedish Santa Claus written by Viktor Rydberg is now translated into English for children of all ages.
Download or read book Only Tomten Is Awake written by Viktor Rydberg and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomten comes for his annual visit to the farm in the dark and cold of midwinter night. He inspects the farm and checks up on the animals with a perplexing riddle on his mind. Finally, he looks in on the master, his spouse and the children. All seems well, as it always has before, but the riddle continues to tease him when only Tomten is awake.
Download or read book The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits written by Ulf Stark and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Grumpy the dwarf were a Swedish elf he'd star in this charming illustrated midsummer book.
Download or read book Norbert the Winter Gnome written by Daniela Drescher and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming wintery board book, full of seasonal detail and the warmth of friendship.
