Snekker Andersen Og Julenissen

by Alf Prøysen

Carpenter Anderson and Santa Claus switch places at Christmas and give presents to each other's families.

Genres: Christmas, Childrens, Picture Books, Classics, Scandinavian Literature

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Alf Prøysen (23 July 1914 – 23 November 1970), was a writer and musician from Norway. His Mrs. Pepperpot books established him as a children's author. Prøysen was one of the most important Norwegian cultural personalities in the second half of the twentieth century, and he made significant contributions to literature, music, TV and radio.

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa Claus is a busy man at Christmas time. While he’s the once a year mystical favorite of many all around the world, he’s just an ordinary husband and father to his own family. Who will make Christmas special for them? Who will deliver gifts to Santa’s family? This charming Norwegian Christmas tale not only answers those questions but also esteems giving of ourselves and our talents to make the holiday special for someone else.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Carpenter Anderson sneaks out of his house Christmas Eve, in order to dress up as Santa Claus, and give his children a holiday treat, he bumps into the real Santa Claus, and is enlisted in a plan to give a treat to the gift-giver's children instead. Santa Claus will take his place, and distribute the Christmas gifts to his children, if Carpenter Anderson will visit Santa's home, and give the little elf children a treat! Seeing Santa all the year through, they think a real-life carpenter - something they've never seen before - is far more exciting!

I really enjoyed this tale of holiday hijinks from Norwegian children's author Alf Prøysen, and liked the idea behind the carpenter-santa switch - namely, that unfamiliar experiences (like meeting a carpenter) are often more exciting than those to which we are accustomed (like living with Santa Claus). I also liked the positive depiction of a working man, and the joy he can bring to those around him, by his skill and craftsmanship. The artwork is engaging, with a sly sense of humor - I loved Carpenter Anderson's expressions, when he is sneaking out of the house! - that is very appealing. All in all, this is a Christmas winner, and confirmation, for me, of my long-standing desire to read some of this author's work. I think I will have to track down some of his Mrs. Pepperpot Stories.

[Helin Puksand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Igal aastal käib jõuluvana teiste laste juures, kuid tema enda lapsed veedavad selle õhtu isata. Jõuluvana teeb tisler Anderseniga vahetust, nii et jõuluvana perel on üle pika aja üks tore jõuluõhtu.

[Staciel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeg er utrolig glad i denne historien!

I can't believe that I haven't added this book sooner to my goodreads- while I have not had this book since 1995, that is when I was first introduced to this story when I lived in Norway as an exchange student.

Each year, I pull out this book (in English) and enjoy the illustrations, and also love listening to it on audiobook in Norwegian...we haven't listened to it in Norwegian yet this year, but I have made sure that it has been part of my children's Christmas tradition.

If you are ever wanting to add a little of Norway to your Christmas, this is the book that I would recommend!

[Kirsti (Kris) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Det finnes ingen ord for å beskrive hvor utrolig glad jeg er i denne fortellingen. Helt siden tidlig i barndommen min, har Nrk vist denne på morgenen om julaften, og det betyr at «Snekker Andersen» har vært en del av livet mitt i, ja, i hvert fall 30 år, om ikke mer. Tenk, hvor mye Alf Prøysen sine bøker og sanger har beriket livene våre! 🥰

[Hilde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the sweetest Christmas story book for the little ones ❤️

[Nils Lid Hjort · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vel, det er en *annen* Prøysen-bok som har falt i mine hender idag, nemlig "Alle tiders gullhøne og andre eventyr", 1959, men blant historiene er ganske riktig Snekker Andersen og julenissen. Jeg synes det er knusgodt, fortelling på fortelling, Prøysen viser varme og oppfinnsomhet i det ytterst enkle og vakre. Gi ham Grotten. Tegningene i denne utgaven er av selveste Nils Aas.

[Dielleina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magical Christmas tale.