“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
“The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)
“A picture book of rare distinction.”
— The Chicago Tribune
The Tomten
Year
1992
Pages
32
Audience
children
Praise
“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
“The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)
“A picture book of rare distinction.”
— The Chicago Tribune
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