Astrid Lindgren, the Swedish author if this little book is more famously known for her character Pippi Longstocking, but her Tomten is my very favorite. My dad brought this book back from Sweden for me after a Naval voyage and read it to me every night when I was tiny. Tomtens are little gnomish men who help take care of farms at night in Sweden. They talk to each animal in a language only the animal can understand.
Excellent winter reading.
3 comments:
such a pretty picture! i remember that book....
i love winter magic
How I remember! You kids were magic.
I also remember that book. -Dr. Terhune's magic had far reaching effects.
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