{"product_id":"the-tomten-paperback","title":"The Tomten - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAstrid Lindgren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic story of the Tomten's nocturnal visits to all of the residents of wintry farm has been reminding children of the promise of spring for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A picture book of rare distinction.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An ALA Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eParents' Choice\u003c\/i\u003e Paperback Award Winner\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstrid Lindgren\u003c\/b\u003e (1907-2002) was born in Sweden. After college, she worked in a newspaper office and a Swedish publishing house. Her most famous and beloved book, \u003ci\u003ePippi Longstocking\u003c\/i\u003e, was originally published in Swedish in 1950 and was later translated into many other languages. It was followed by two sequels, \u003ci\u003ePippi Goes on Board \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePippi in the South Seas\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Lindgren had a long, prolific career, writing more than 100 picture books, poems, short stories, plays, screenplays, and novels. In 1958, she won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international award in children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 7.68 x 9.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomten\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688582090815,"sku":"9780698115910","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b0457a423aeff8222fe433dc97dffe16.webp?v=1764982438","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-tomten-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}