A fun festive tale of tomtes sneaking a sweet treat from their human family. Based on a Scandinavian tradition and with warm, detailed illustrations from the acclaimed Swedish creator of The Dog Walk and the Findus and Pettson series.

It's Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge, to say thank you for the tomtes' help throughout the year. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten the porridge!

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

This charming story is based on the old Swedish Christmas tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the magical gnome-like creatures. Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden's most popular author and illustrators, has created a playful festive tale, full of delightful details