The Tomten, by Astrid Lindgren

Available from Scandinavian Specialties when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Though no one has ever seen him, everyone knows the Tomten lives on the farm and talks to the animals. This delightful children's book by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren has been enjoyed by generations of children. A classic. Paperback.