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Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes
it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a
gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat
from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the Yule Tomte
any more! Binny and Barty, the rabbit children, live with their
family in the forest. They've never heard of Christmas, or the Yule
Tomte, until the wind brings them some strange gifts All the
animals in the forest prepare for the arrival of Christmas. They
make presents, bake sweet treats and even write a song. But will
the Yule Tomte ever bring Christmas to the big forest? This
charming and funny Christmas story of a grumpy tomte and the
hopeful little rabbits is told over twenty-five chapters -- one for
each day of Advent -- with delightful festive illustrations.
Perfect for families to share together.
It's summer in the big forest and the rabbit children are looking
forward to their first Midsummer party. Owl, who knows everything,
says Midsummer is a time for dancing, love and magic. What a fun
time they will have! Then a terrible storm sweeps through the
forest and the woodland animals must find shelter at Grump the
tomte's cottage. Will the magic of Midsummer help restore harmony
to the forest in time for the party? This follow-up to The Yule
Tomte and the Little Rabbits is an enchanting story in twenty-one
chapters, which can be read through June to conclude on Midsummer's
Day. Ulf Stark masterfully weaves together drama and comedy to
create a heartfelt and truly magical story. Award-winning
illustrator Eva Eriksson brings the charming characters to life
with delightful seasonal artwork.
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The Runaways (Hardcover)
Ulf Stark; Illustrated by Kitty Crowther; Translated by Julia Marshall
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R489
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Discovery Miles 4 630
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The Runaways is an inter-generational adventure filled with warmth
and humor from one of the world's great writers for children.
Grandpa hates being in hospital. He thinks only of the place he was
happiest--the island where he used to live. He wants to go back,
but they won't let him out of the hospital. So Gottfried Junior,
his namesake, helps Grandpa make a plan to run away. They think of
everything. Their deception is so complete that when Gottfried
Junior finally decides to tell the truth, no one believes him.
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