{"product_id":"the-tomtes-smorgasbord-paperback","title":"The Tomte's Smorgasbord - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBirgit Ruotsala\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and illustrator Birgit Ruotsala is inspired to write and illustrate books about her love for Scandinavian culture. The world of tomtes that Birgit learned about as a child is the subject of her stories, and through her stories, she hopes to share a little Scandinavian culture with others. Her tomte friends are a bit mischievous, but always loving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tomte family is assigned to a human family. Their job is to help and watch over the family, homestead, and animals. Because tomtes are shy around humans, they most often are not seen, but they are busy and hardworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story is about all the food preparations that lead up to the Christmas Eve Smörgåsbord. Join this journey as the traditional foods are gathered and prepared and enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE TOMTE'S SMÖRGÅSBORD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is Birgit's second book about tomte adventures. Her first book, THE TOMTE'S HAT is also available. You will find both books on her website: www.tomtetimes.com along with her newsletter, \u003cem\u003e The Tomte Times\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit her website to sign up for the newsletter and for information on upcoming events and new book releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707537428543,"sku":"9781945907906","price":20.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fc11ed3ee38faa7e9921b49318838087.webp?v=1765044467","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-tomtes-smorgasbord-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}