Description

It’s Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge, to say thank you for the tomtes’ help throughout the year. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten the porridge!

Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen?

This charming story is based on the old Swedish Christmas tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the magical gnome-like creatures. Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden’s most popular author and illustrators, has created a playful festive tale, full of delightful details

Publisher Review

‘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