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The Nisse Book

A delightful children's book about a Danish farm family and the Nisse that brings them good luck and takes care of them. Nisser are small invisible people of danish (and Norwegian) folktales, know for the hard work and iconic red hats. However, if they don't receive their yearly wage of a bowl of porridge, they become angry and play tricks on their human families. this collection of charming stories by Albert Jorgensen was first published in Danish as "Nisseborgen" in 1935. the test of the Engli

$12.00

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982877883
Primary category
For Kids
Secondary categories
Christmas Books & Stickers, Kids
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“Shopping at the windmill is always an adventure! I always know I'm going to find more than what I came for and their selection is always fresh with new items to bring home. They always have this ability to bring coziness and warmth into my home. I bought this ceramic house and had so much fun painting it. Now it glows in my living room every night! ”

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