The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads

by Heidi Herman

The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads
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The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads

by Heidi Herman

Published Mar 12, 2015
46 Pages
8.5 x 8.5 Color Paperback
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General


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Book Details

This modernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lad tale brings new life to this very old story. After accidentally being seen by a human, Stekkjastaur finds he must rely on a young Shepherd boy to keep his secret. He gives a gift just to protect his troll reputation, but the little boy’s happiness made him happy as well. He learns that one of the greatest gifts you can receive is the joy in giving to someone else. One by one, the Yule Lads each take a break from his own mischief, and each one learns the happiness gained from gift-giving. Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, a selfish act wrapped up in the Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful.

 

About the Author

Heidi Herman

Heidi Herman spent more than thirty years in the telecommunications industry, becoming one of the most skilled cost management consultants in the country. Her career included specialties in sales, systems installation, training, and contract negotiation, giving her a broad understanding of business, which she later applied to entrepreneurship, first in a successful multi-location restaurant and later in a boutique publishing company.

She has authored nine books in four genres, from children’s folklore, to women’s fiction, an award-winning cookbook, and a motivational work entitled On With the Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life. Her second cookbook, The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults, 
was released in September 2025

She began a new Women’s fiction series entitled “Life’s a Rodeo”, releasing a series prequel novella in October, 2025 and a full-length novel, Crossfire, set to release in December, 2025.

Today, she continues to write between time spent on motivational speaking, travel, and a variety of hobbies. Born in the United States, Heidi cherishes the Icelandic heritage passed down from her mother. Heidi loves to travel, sharing Icelandic culture and her books. When she’s not on the go, she is usually found cooking something up in the kitchen.