Ulf Stark (1944 - 2017) was one of Sweden's best-known authors. He won many awards for his work, including the August Prize and the Nordic Children's Book Prize. Eva Eriksson was born in Halmstad in 1949 and is a graduate of Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design. She is one of Europe's best-loved children's illustrators, and has worked with Ulf Nilsson, Margaret Strömstedt, Rose Lagercrantz, and Eva Bexell, among others. She is especially well-known in Sweden for illustrating Barbo Lindgren's successful Max series. Eva Eriksson's work has been recognised with many awards, and in 2001 she was the recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Prize.
'A delightful departure from the Christmas story norm, Ulf Starks
The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits is a rollicking holiday
adventure... Eva Eriksson's delicate renderings of Grump and the
bunnies are a delight. Told in 25 chapters -- one for each day of
the Advent calendar -- this festive tale is certain to become a
Christmas classic.'
-- BookPage
'[T]his one is a joy to read and to share with children... Stark
bestows each of the main characters with vivid personalities, and
Erikssons depiction of Grump is particularly irresistible. And the
ending is a delightful surprise, involving a twinkling ice house
and a delicious moment of silence with everyone involved. Its
filled with wonder and friendship.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'This book is unique in that it is a charming story and it is told
in 25 short chapters, so you can read one a day for the entire
month leading up to the big holiday!'
-- KidlitTV
'It's an old-fashioned type of illustrated story (with a
picture-book trim size) that doesn't feel the least bit dated or
sentimental.'
-- The Horn Book Magazine
'A wonderful yuletide excursion into the magical winter world of
the Swedish traditional Yule Tomte.'
-- Children's Bookwatch
'It's the perfect storybook for families to share together, and
children will enjoy the amusing illustrations, particularly of the
animals with whom they will identify.'
-- Kindling
'We say... the perfect book to share in the lead up to Christmas --
children will be eagerly awaiting each new chapter!'
-- Creative Steps, Winter 2014
'This warm and charming chapter book captures the spirit of the
Holidays of Light and provides an opportunity to learn about
Swedish traditions. It is an intriguing chapter book to check out
for the 2015 winter holidays'
-- Bridges, Spring 2015
'This wonderful picture book is arranged in the form of twenty-five
short chapters, one chapter for each day of advent. With lovely
artwork and a heartwarming story, this beautifully presented
picture book would make a wonderful gift for the holiday
season.'
-- Through the Looking Glass
'This would make a wonderful read aloud story for older
children.'
--Youth Services Book Review, Winter 2016
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