The Tomten is a gentle children's picture book about the Tomten's nocturnal visits to a snowy farm, reassuring and caring for the animals and pointing to the promise of spring. A related tale shows the Tomten keeping the farm animals safe and finding a way to feed a hungry fox.
Most listings recommend The Tomten for children aged 4–8 years.
Reviewers emphasize hushed, charming full-color illustrations that evoke soft, snowy silence and create a calm, bedtime atmosphere.