Gifts left in shoes, milk disappearing from the fridge, mysterious figures whisking into the shadows … at Christmas time in Iceland this can mean only one thing – the Yule Lads are back in town!
Over the centuries the Icelanders have developed a highly unusual set of Yuletide traditions, from the food they eat – smoked lamb, rotten skate and leaf bread – to their colourful folklore featuring the giant troll Grýla, her thirteen rascally sons, and that huge, hungry feline – the Yule Cat.
The Yule lads gives readers of all ages a delightful insight into the history, customs and characters of Christmas in Iceland.
(b.1950) is very well known for his brilliant book illustrations. He has written and illustrated many books for children, which have been published in a number of countries. Brian Pilkington is nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2022. pilkingtonart.com