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During a chilly winter night in Sweden, a small gnome stays awake in the barn and outbuildings, guarding the hearth and the farm animals. The young fox roams the quiet fields, embodying the quiet magic of the season. The story paints a gentle picture of winter life and the quiet guardianship that keeps a family warm.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Astrid Lindgren
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