The Tomtes’ Christmas Porridge

A playful holiday picture book from Sven Nordqvist (creator of The Dog Walk and Findus and Pettson) with a story based on a Swedish Christmas tradition.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten!

Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen?

Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden’s most popular author and illustrators, is inspired by the tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the tomtes (magical gnome-like creatures) in this charming story that’s full of delightful details.

Sven Nordqvist is one of Sweden’s most popular writers and illustrators. His accolades include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the Elsa Beskow Medal. His Findus and Pettson stories are internationally renowned and have been made into movies and a popular television show in Sweden and Germany. Sven is the creator of The Dog Walk and The Tomtes’ Christmas Porridge. He currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.