The Tomten
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
Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) was born in Sweden. Her most famous and beloved book, Pippi Longstocking, was originally published in Swedish in 1945 and has since been translated into 80 languages. It was followed by two sequels, Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas.
The success of Pippi Longstocking led to a rapid growth of the publishing house Rabén & Sjögren, where Astrid Lindgren took over responsibility for children's book publishing and thus had dual roles: she was a writer in the mornings and an editor in the afternoons.
Astrid Lindgren had a long and prolific career, writing songs, screenplays, 34 chapter books, and 41 picture books. Her works have sold a staggering 170 million copies worldwide and…
Happy Times in Noisy Village
Astrid Lindgren; illustrated by Mini Grey
The Children of Noisy Village
Astrid Lindgren; illustrated by Mini Grey
Pippi in the South Seas
Astrid Lindgren
Pippi Goes on Board
Astrid Lindgren
Pippi Goes on Board
Astrid Lindgren; Translated by Susan Beard; Illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman
Pippi in the South Seas
Astrid Lindgren; Translated by Susan Beard; Illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman
Pippi Longstocking
Astrid Lindgren; Translated by Susan Beard; Illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman
The Children of Noisy Village
Astrid Lindgren
Pippi Longstocking
Astrid LindgrenThe Tomten
Astrid Lindgren
The Tomten and the Fox
Astrid Lindgren
The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Astrid Lindgren; Illustrated by Michael Chesworth