{"product_id":"favorite-nordic-words-paperback","title":"Favorite Nordic Words - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBirgit Ruotsala\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBirgit Ruotsala\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and illustrator Birgit Ruotsala is inspired to write and illustrate books about Scandinavian culture. Tomtes is a large part of how Birgit learned about this culture as a child. Through her stories that tomte's tell, she hopes to share a little Scandinavian culture with others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Annika, Kristófer, Uncle Nels, Gudrun and Jaako as they explore their favorite, fun Scandinavian words. They will find out that learning words from different languages can give a whole new meaning to how we communicate with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe words we use highlight a part of the culture where we live. Through our use of words, we surround ourselves with purpose and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd through the use of so many fun words, you will gain a little understanding as to why the Scandinavians are some of the happiest people in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Birgit's fourth book of tomte stories. Her first book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e THE TOMTE'S HAT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is about how and where tomtes get their red hats. Her second book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE TOMTE'S SMORGASBORD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, talks about food preparations that lead up to the Christmas Eve Smorgasbord. Recipes are included. Her third book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGRANDMA'S QUILT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaves dementia, quilting, tomtes, and family together in a heart-warming story about love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750442041632,"sku":"9781957351353","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86e0caaa9916ca51e0316aa83c9a5dbe.webp?v=1779950399","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/favorite-nordic-words-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}