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The Tomten
The Tomten
By: Astrid Lindgren
Illustrated by: Harald Wiberg
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader

From Swedish folklore comes the story of the tomten, a little gnome who watches over us while we sleep. Read this heartwarming version, from the author of Pippi Longstocking, and celebrate a time-honored tradition for the Winter Solstice.

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