Tom's Christmas Fish

Discover the magic of European Christmas markets this holiday season in ASI’s Family Gallery. The exhibition is inspired by the book, Tom’s Christmas Fish, which was written and illustrated by the Swedish mother and daughter duo, Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur and Marit Törnqvist. 

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website 

Whether or not you go, Tom's Christmas Fish follows the story of the traditional Christmas meal in Prague, which isn't turkey or ham, but a special kind of Christmas fish.

On Christmas Eve, Tom chooses his live fish at the market, and calls it Peppo. He carefully carries it home, through the streets of Prague's old town, in a big bag of water. Tom loves his new pet, but what fate awaits Peppo as the Christmas meal draws near?

This charming, child-friendly story presents one culture's Christmas traditions in fascinating detail. At its core is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his grandpa, as they both learn about doing the right thing.

Marit Törnqvist's accomplished artwork vividly brings Tom and Peppo's story, and the beautiful city of Prague, to life.

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