The Christmas Wish

The Christmas WishCelebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling Nordic tale, in the holiday tradition of The Snowman, and The Polar Express, that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on

Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling Nordic tale, in the holiday tradition of The Snowman, and The Polar Express, that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long

Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.

And don't miss the other "Wish" books:

The Reindeer Wish
The Tiny Wish
The Brave Little Puppy
The Puppy's Wish
The Polar Bear Wish

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/10/2013
ISBN: 9780449816813
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.30w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2013 pg. 130
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2013
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 69
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 63
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 161311 / Christmas Wish
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5