A Calf for Christmas
Description
It's the last day of school before Christmas and snow is falling heavily. Johan heads to school on his sled, but he can't stop thinking about the terrible thing that happened yesterday -- his family's only cow died, and they have no money to buy another.
Rich farmer Peter Jonsson has come to town today for the Christmas market. He buys a calf then, after spending some time in the local inn, loses it on the sleigh ride home! When Johan heads out to clear snow, what does he find ...? Maybe he'll have a happy Christmas after all.
A charming story by acclaimed author Astrid Lindgren, set in a traditional Swedish landscape.
Product Details
| Publisher | Floris Books |
| Publish Date | September 15, 2010 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780863157851 |
| Dimensions | 8.2 X 10.6 X 0.3 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
'A lovely story and another beautifully produced revival from Floris Books.'
- The School Librarian
'The snowy illustrations contain a wealth of detail and pull the reader into a story that holds everyone's attention.'
- Carousel
'The perfect book for reading together on a cold, dark winter's night.'
- Creative Steps
'This is a charming tale with enchanting illustrations of the snow Swedish countryside. Loved it!'
- Juno Magazine
'This story covers the old belief that something good can result from something bad. It is supported by beautiful watercolours of rural Swedish scenes in the Winter. Families rating: 4 out of 6.'
- Families London South West
'Beautifully illustrated, heart-warming but unsentimental story by the author of Pippi Longstocking.'
- Daily Echo
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