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The Tomten Paperback – Picture Book, October 6, 1997

by Astrid Lindgren (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,102 ratings
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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
 
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A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
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    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.13 x 7.81 inches
  6. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  7. Publication date
    October 6, 1997
  8. ISBN-10
    0698115910
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0698115910
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About the Author

Astrid Lindgren (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, Pippi Longstocking, was originally published in Swedish in 1950 and was later translated into many other languages. It was followed by two sequels, Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas. Ms. Lindgren had a long, prolific career, writing more than 100 picture books, poems, short stories, plays, screenplays, and novels. In 1958, she won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international award in children’s literature.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reissue edition (October 6, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0698115910
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698115910
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.81 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.13 x 7.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,102 ratings

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Astrid Lindgren was born in 1907, and grew up at a farm in the south of Sweden. She began her writing career in 1944 after she won a children's book competition, with Pippi Longstocking published a year later.

She wrote 34 chapter books and 41 picture books, that all together have sold a staggering 170 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages.

Astrid Lindgren died in 2002.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Astrid Lindgren- the author of the indomitable and appealing Pippi Longstocking- adapted a poem into a book format. This was, I understand, translated into English from her native Swedish. If you keep that in mind, the repetitive paragraphs and lack of a story-line make more sense, and my children very much enjoyed listening. It made a wonderful, slow, quiet bedtime story. The pictures are similarly calm, and I can’t quite tell if they are actually painted to be slightly out of focus or if the printing was off. I think it’s on purpose, but it’s just slight enough that it’s hard to pinpoint. It’s also only a couple of pages long- for some reason, I understood this to be “the adventures of the Tomten,” instead it is a night of his wandering and remembering that “winters come and winters go, summers come and summers go...” But if you know all of this, and know that it is a beautiful and dreamy book, then you will enjoy it, too!
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ingrid holloway
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping A Tradition
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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This little book has helped to keep the Scandinavian folk tradition called Tomten in the Holiday winter festivities alive and doing well. The story is the perfect length to read to a young child who is ready for a bedtime story and the beautiful illustrations are soothing after a full day of fun.
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Jeffery J
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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This is a children's book, but I as an adult who am just discovering my Swedish roots (and thus am fascinated by Scandinavian folklore) found this a pleasant, peaceful story. And quite relatable in the sense that it is cold and snowy outside, and winter is soon to come. Seasons change, years pass, but this little tomten quietly goes about its routine, doing little things to make life better at the farm.

I suppose one could say that's how people should be: humble, but vigilant in doing what needs to be done, and uplifting other creatures as we do so.
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Brandie
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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Great addition to our Christmas book collection.
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Alyeska13
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but calming for a bedtime story.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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I have read this book countless times to my little ones, and they never tire of it. The idea of a magical little creature who goes around checking on the farm and talking to everyone in "tomten language, a silent little language children (and animals) can understand" is such a comforting thought. He looks after all of the animals and makes sure the family is safe at the farm. Even the family dog loves him. It's such a sweet book that introduces kids to the folklore of Scandinavia. The illustrations are gorgeous too.
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Phyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, lovely book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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81 years old. Still find this story calming. I leave it on the coffee table so anyone - regardless of their age can enjoy.
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Amanda L
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
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Astrid Lindgren- the author of the indomitable and appealing Pippi Longstocking- adapted a poem into a book format. This was, I understand, translated into English from her native Swedish. If you keep that in mind, the repetitive paragraphs and lack of a story-line make more sense, and my children very much enjoyed listening. It made a wonderful, slow, quiet bedtime story. The pictures are similarly calm, and I can’t quite tell if they are actually painted to be slightly out of focus or if the printing was off. I think it’s on purpose, but it’s just slight enough that it’s hard to pinpoint. It’s also only a couple of pages long- for some reason, I understood this to be “the adventures of the Tomten,” instead it is a night of his wandering and remembering that “winters come and winters go, summers come and summers go...” But if you know all of this, and know that it is a beautiful and dreamy book, then you will enjoy it, too!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
Astrid Lindgren- the author of the indomitable and appealing Pippi Longstocking- adapted a poem into a book format. This was, I understand, translated into English from her native Swedish. If you keep that in mind, the repetitive paragraphs and lack of a story-line make more sense, and my children very much enjoyed listening. It made a wonderful, slow, quiet bedtime story. The pictures are similarly calm, and I can’t quite tell if they are actually painted to be slightly out of focus or if the printing was off. I think it’s on purpose, but it’s just slight enough that it’s hard to pinpoint. It’s also only a couple of pages long- for some reason, I understood this to be “the adventures of the Tomten,” instead it is a night of his wandering and remembering that “winters come and winters go, summers come and summers go...” But if you know all of this, and know that it is a beautiful and dreamy book, then you will enjoy it, too!
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Baa Baa Black Sheep
5.0 out of 5 stars Can I only give this lovely book 5 stars?
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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I love, love, love this book! I'm 63 years young but was laying in bed last night with a book light reading this. It's a very smiple boo k and a very fast read. The illustrations are beautiful. I am now hooked on Tomten and am looking into other books about this wonderful and wise gnome. Yes, I recommend it :-)
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Stacia
5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy little book
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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Perfect add to our winter book basket.
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Fabio Dias Melgarejo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in Brazil on December 12, 2020
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Every page is full of magic! I'll love to tell this tale/poem to the little ones! Gonna dream with the Tomten every winter night!
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Gasp
5.0 out of 5 stars Émouvant
Reviewed in France on February 4, 2019
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Émouvant et un grand classique pour Noel
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Edeka
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood favourite with beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2020
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Childhood favourite. I had this book in German as a child. I’m now 62. I loved the feeling of quiet and the beautiful illustrations.
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Mag. Karin Twrdy-Jelinek
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Klassiker!
Reviewed in Germany on November 19, 2013
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Hab ihn schon auf deutsch, aber auch in englischer Sprache ist er toll! Ich mag den Text und die Bilder. Ein tolles "Gemeinsamlesebuch".
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Alison Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars A delight!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2013
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I remember reading this book to classes of reception age children, and to my own boys, several years ago. I loved the atmospheric artwork, and the quiet repetitive story - and this seemed to be absorbed by the children. Although nothing much seems to happen as the tomten makes his nightly rounds it provides a window into a magical world of hard winters and thick snow. At the end we glimpse the coming of summer in the tomten's thoughts.

I found it very useful to have a story which is set in midwinter, but doesn't mention Christmas. In Britain snow and cold weather usually occurs in January and it is good to have stories which reflect the one without limiting it to Christmas. My grandchildren have loved it this winter - snuggling down to hear the story of the tomten in the same way as their parents did!
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