This 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.
Astrid Lindgren (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,Pippi Longstocking, was originally published in Swedish in 1950 and was later translated into many other languages. It was followed by two sequels, Pippi Goes on BoardandPippi in the South Seas. 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.
About this imaginative tale of an invisible troll, PW said, ``The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for bedtime read-alouds.'' Ages 4-8. (Aug.)
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