Author: Linda Liebrand
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913382063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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?
Tomten Saves Christmas - Tomten Räddar Julen
Author: Linda Liebrand
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913382063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913382063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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?
The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge
Author: Sven Nordqvist
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782508588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782508588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The Tomten
Author: Astrid Lindgren
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780698115910
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780698115910
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 Christmas Wish
Author: Lori Evert
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593564219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long! In the merry tradition of classics like The Polar Express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit. This is a timeless classic one to reread every year and savor all winter long! Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season. And don't miss the other "Wish" books: The Reindeer Wish The Tiny Wish The Brave Little Puppy The Puppy's Wish The Polar Bear Wish
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593564219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long! In the merry tradition of classics like The Polar Express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit. This is a timeless classic one to reread every year and savor all winter long! Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season. And don't miss the other "Wish" books: The Reindeer Wish The Tiny Wish The Brave Little Puppy The Puppy's Wish The Polar Bear Wish
The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits
Author: Ulf Stark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782501367
Category : Christmas stories, Swedish
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782501367
Category : Christmas stories, Swedish
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
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.
Tomten
Author: Viktor Rydberg
Publisher: Widefocus
ISBN: 9780692888896
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This timeless classic story of the Swedish Santa Claus written by Viktor Rydberg is now translated into English for children of all ages.
Publisher: Widefocus
ISBN: 9780692888896
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This timeless classic story of the Swedish Santa Claus written by Viktor Rydberg is now translated into English for children of all ages.
Hedgie's Surprise
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399549307
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399549307
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
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.
Santa's Christmas Tomtens Jul
Author: Linda Liebrand
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999985462
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Want your kids to count in Swedish and English this Christmas? 'Santa's Christmas - Tomtens Jul' is a fun counting book in both languages that you and your toddler will enjoy reading together. They'll discover some typically Swedish Christmas words and have lots of fun counting from 1-15 with Santa. All images are clearly labelled in both English and Swedish, making this a perfect Christmas present for bilingual kids or anyone learning Swedish. Vill du att dina barn ska lära sig räkna på svenska och engelska denna julen? 'Santa's Christmas - Tomtens Jul' är en tvåspråkig räknebok som ni kommer att gilla att läsa tillsammans. Julgranar, paket, adventsljusstakar och lucior, tänk så mycket roligt det finns att räkna inför julen! Allt är på båda språken så den här boken är en perfekt julklapp till tvåspråkiga ungar som lär sig antingen svenska, engelska eller båda språken samtidigt.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999985462
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Want your kids to count in Swedish and English this Christmas? 'Santa's Christmas - Tomtens Jul' is a fun counting book in both languages that you and your toddler will enjoy reading together. They'll discover some typically Swedish Christmas words and have lots of fun counting from 1-15 with Santa. All images are clearly labelled in both English and Swedish, making this a perfect Christmas present for bilingual kids or anyone learning Swedish. Vill du att dina barn ska lära sig räkna på svenska och engelska denna julen? 'Santa's Christmas - Tomtens Jul' är en tvåspråkig räknebok som ni kommer att gilla att läsa tillsammans. Julgranar, paket, adventsljusstakar och lucior, tänk så mycket roligt det finns att räkna inför julen! Allt är på båda språken så den här boken är en perfekt julklapp till tvåspråkiga ungar som lär sig antingen svenska, engelska eller båda språken samtidigt.
Hanna's Christmas
Author: Melissa Peterson
Publisher: HarperFestival
ISBN: 9780694013715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
Publisher: HarperFestival
ISBN: 9780694013715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
The Tomten and the Fox
Author: Karl-Erik Forsslund
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812487305
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812487305
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
"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.