Tomtes' Christmas Porridge

Sven Nordqvist is one of Sweden's most popular writers and illustrators. His accolades include the Astrid Lindgren Prize, the Swedish Literature Award, The German Youth Literature Prize and the Elsa Beskow Medal. Sven's artwork is rich in colour and detail. His Findus and Pettson stories, about a farmer who owns a talented cat, are internationally renowned and have been made into movies and a popular television show in Sweden and Germany.Sven is also the creator of The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge and The Dog Walk. He currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

'The detailed art has a warm and cozy look with walls tinged with yellow from the candlelight... This offering will appeal to readers wanting the trappings of a classic Christmas folktale.'-- School Library Journal'The perfect book to snuggle up together with and read aloud.'-- Creative Steps'Illustrations to pore over with little ones, which will bring a warm glow to big ones too.'-- Armadillo'This delightful tale, filled with charming illustrations, offers a glimpse into Swedish folklore... A perfect story for a magical Christmas Eve.'-- Preneur World Magazine'Full of humour and detailed pictures... A wonderful Christmas book for all ages.'-- Kindling'The illustrations are packed full of detail, the scenes of the Tomtes' living quarters are wonderfully inventive... A humorous and heart-warming tale.'-- Kaleidoscope Magazine