Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line & his hat from his head That's the last straw -- he won't be the Yule Tomte any more! Binny & Barty the rabbit children live with their family in the forest They've never heard of Christmas or the Yule Tomte until the wind brings them some strange gifts All the animals in the forest prepare for the arrival of Christmas They make presents bake sweet treats & even write a song But will the Yule Tomte ever bring Christmas to the big forest? This charming & funny Christmas story of a grumpy tomte & the hopeful little rabbits is told over twenty-five chapters -- one for eachday of Advent -- with delightful festive illustrations Perfect for families to share together