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Findus and the Christmas Tomte

Findus and the Christmas Tomte - Hardcover

by Sven Nordqvist
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Availability:In StockContributor:Sven Nordqvist, Sven Nordqvist (Illustrator), Nathan Large (Translator)Series:Findus and PettsonAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2018-10-15Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:Hawthorn PressISBN-13:9781907359934ISBN-10:1907359931UPC:9781907359934Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Farm Animals, Christmas & Advent, CatsSize:9.90 x 7.50 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.4506Product ID:SC9W5RQVV1
"In Sweden, where Findus and Pettson live, it is not Father Christmas who brings children their Christmas presents but the Yule Tomte (Jultomten). 'The Tomte, ' as Swedes call him, is shorter and thinner than Father Christmas and is sometimes seen riding on a goat. He prefers to deliver presents right through the front door. Instead of stealing into the house at night, he comes after dinner on Christmas Eve and asks directly, 'Are there any good children here?'" (from the book)

Snow is falling on Pettson's farm, and Christmas is approaching. Findus, the talking cat, tells Pettson that he is excited about the Yule Tomte's visit and gifts. "Oh dear!" thinks Pettson, "How can I explain that the Yule Tomte may not visit cats?

Findus, however, is adamant that the Yule Tomte must visit, and because Pettson does not want to disappoint Findus, he comes up with a plan to build a Yule Tomte that can move and speak and give Findus gifts--but it is going to be very difficult to keep this secret from the curious cat, and even harder to design a convincing mechanical Yule Tomte! What Pettson needs is a little bit of Christmas magic...

Findus and the Christmas Tomte is a longer Findus book for your collection, with 17 chapters over 130 pages, with Sven Nordqvist's engaging illustrations throughout.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Hawthorn PressISBN-13:9781907359934ISBN-10:1907359931UPC:9781907359934Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Farm Animals, Christmas & Advent, CatsSize:9.90 x 7.50 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.4506Product ID:SC9W5RQVV1
Nordqvist, Sven: - Sven Nordqvist is a leading Swedish children's illustrator and writer. Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg and grew up in Halmstad, Sweden. He originally wanted to be an illustrator but was rejected by several art schools. Instead, he studied architecture in Lund and worked as a lecturer in architecture in the university. Meanwhile, he looked for work as an illustrator of advertisements, posters, and picture books. In 1983, he won first prize in a children's book competition and since then has worked exclusively as an author and illustrator of children's books, which have won awards in Sweden and Germany. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his own playful adventures with his two young sons. Nordqvist's unique illustrations are inspired by his delight in everyday life.
Publisher: Hawthorn Press

Contributor(s)

Sven Nordqvist, Sven Nordqvist (Illustrator), Nathan Large (Translator)

Author

Sven Nordqvist

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