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The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge
The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge
ISBN: 9781782508588
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Its Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge, to say thank you for the tomtes help throughout the year. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten the porridge!
Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen?
This charming story is based on the old Swedish Christmas tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the magical gnome-like creatures. Sven Nordqvist, one of Swedens most popular author and illustrators, has created a playful festive tale, full of delightful details
By Sven Nordqvist
Imprint: FLORIS BOOKS
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Format: HARDBACK
Pages: 32
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Author Bio
Sven Nordqvist is one of Swedens most popular writers and illustrators. His accolades include the Astrid Lindgren Prize, the Swedish Literature Award, The German Youth Literature Prize and the Elsa Beskow Medal. Svens artwork is rich in colour and detail.
His Findus and Pettson stories, about a farmer who owns a talented cat, are internationally renowned and have been made into movies and a popular television show in Sweden and Germany.
Sven is also the creator of The Tomtes Christmas Porridge and The Dog Walk. He currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.