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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.
Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? There
are plenty of old men at the retirement home, Ulf suggests. They go
there together to find one-ideally one who eats pig's trotters,
invites you to tea and can teach you to whistle. Can You Whistle,
Johanna? is an international award-winner and classic in many
countries by one of the world's great writers.
Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? Ulf
suggests that there are plenty of old men at the retirement home.
Berra and Ulf go there together to find one--ideally one who eats
pig's trotters, invites you to tea, and can teach you to whistle. A
funny, sensitive, illustrated chapter book about a friendship
across generations. Stark's writing covers every emotion, sometimes
in the same sentence.
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