The Tomten -- Astrid Lindgren

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. <p/><b> "The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended."--<i>School Library Journal</i> (starred review) <p/> "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."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/> "A picture book of rare distinction."--<i>The Chicago Tribune</i> <p/> An ALA Notable Book<br> A <i>Parents' Choice</i> Paperback Award Winner</b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Astrid Lindgren<br><b>Publisher:</b> Puffin Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/06/1997<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.21lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.68h x 9.98w x 0.12d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780698115910<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>36551 / Tomten<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Astrid Lindgren</b> (1907-2002) was born in Sweden. After college, she worked in a newspaper office and a Swedish publishing house. Her most famous and beloved book, <i>Pippi Longstocking</i>, was originally published in Swedish in 1950 and was later translated into many other languages. It was