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The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits

The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits

by Ulf Stark

Illustrated by Eva Eriksson

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About This Book

A grumpy but lovable tomte (Swedish forest gnome) tries to prepare for Midsummer festivities, even though everything seems to go wrong. With the help of a family of little rabbits and other woodland creatures, he discovers the joy of celebration and friendship despite his curmudgeonly nature.

Why We Love This

A charming introduction to Scandinavian folklore with the most endearing grumpy protagonist - our kids adore the tomte's antics and the cozy, detailed illustrations by Eva Eriksson.

Nature

ForestWeather

Themes

FamilyFriendshipHomeKindness

Animals

AnimalsForest AnimalsRabbitsBees

Seasons

Summer

Type

Chapter