Author and Illustrator Birgit Ruotsala was inspired to write and illustrate books about her love for Scandinavian culture as told by her grandparents. The tomtes that her grandmas taught her about have kept the customs and traditions alive, even when the tomtes are being mischievous and making up stories. It is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.THE TOMTE'S HAT is the first book in a series of Tomte adventures. If you want to know more about these adventures, please visit Birgit's website and sign up to receive "THE TOMTE TIMES" newsletter where you will also find tomte merchandise and upcoming events and new book releases.Birgit's website is: birgitsdesigns.com