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      The Tomten

      by Astrid Lindgren
      Published
      Nov 1997
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      32
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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

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Picture Books

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      Oct 1979 Putnam ISBN 0698204875
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      Sep 1990 Sandcastle Books ISBN 0698206800
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      Nov 1997 Penguin ISBN 0698115910
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      Oct 1961 Putnam ISBN 0698201477
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      Nov 1997 Turtleback Books ISBN 0808585576
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      Jan 2001 Floris Books ISBN 0863151531
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      Aug 2016 Pickle Partners Publishing ISBN B01KUGU760
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      Dec 2018 Capstone ISBN B07M8P14LR
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      Apr 2008 Weston Woods Studios ISBN B001CMOPZ6
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