The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge

This is a lovely story based on old Swedish folklore and is illustrated beautifully. You have to look carefully to see what is going on in the background - such as the mouse, cooking a sausage over a candle, on the family Christmas tree.Don't buy it to give on Christmas Day, though - it is a Christmas Eve tale and will be enjoyed all the more if read before going to bed on the 24th. It will come out year after year from the Christmas book box and be greeted with delight as an old friend.

Wonderfully illustrated book with a beautiful story. Very nice for young children and has lots of christmas magic without it being related to santa and commercial present giving.

Brilliant story great for children who've had the thrill of a visit to Lapland

Sven Nordqvists artwork is the best. It's a childrens book that i think even a parent can enjoy while he / her read it to his child.

Wow,we love this book! It is a lovely story,and the illustrations are beautiful,homely and so so detailed! You always find something different when you read it. We never grow tired of this book,a beautiful addition to the Tomte collections. I would aim it at age 5 up.

Lovely...somewhat awkward translation, but gorgeous pictures, redolent of x-mas in sweden...Sweet, fun, funny and charming!