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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

The Tomten

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    A Paperback / softback by Astrid Lindgren

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      Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
      Publication Date: 06/10/1997
      ISBN13: 9780698115910, 978-0698115910
      ISBN10: 0698115910
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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

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