"The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Wiberg's lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud."--Publishers Weekly
"A picture book of rare distinction."--The Chicago Tribune
An ALA Notable Book
A Parents' Choice Paperback Award Winner