The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren Julia Donaldson Mama tomte and the children

Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge

the Gruffalo

Baboo reassures them: we're all a bit different in our own special ways

Finally they start to appreciate Baboo's differences and wish for their own

The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren Julia Donaldson Mama tomte and the childrenIt's a chilly winter night on the farm. Everyone is fast asleep. All but one On silent feet the Tomten visits the dreaming cows, the slumbering sheep and the children sleeping soundly in their beds. He whispers softly to each of them, making sure they are safe and warm. This classic picture book is a delight for young children, depicting the traditional Swedish character of the house elf, or tomten.