The Christmas Wish

A Christmas Book for Kids

Lori Evert ∙ Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

Board Book

Published on Sep 13, 2022 | 32 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages

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Hardcover

Published on Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages

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Grades Up to Preschool
Ages 0–3

Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale 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!

In the merry tradition of classics like The Polar Express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit. This is a timeless classic one to reread 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, and extraordinary photographs 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

Bestseller

"A captivating Christmas story with a magic all its own.” —Starred, Kirkus Reviews

"…rosy-cheeked Anja looks like she’s stepped out of a fairy tale, and Breiehagen’s delicious (and, necessarily, digitally altered) photographs of her riding on the back of a polar bear and meeting Santa amid the snowy pines of the North Pole create the sense that magic is very real." —Starred, Publishers Weekly

"[The Christmas Wish] points to both the timelessness and the otherworldliness of a child’s Christmastime wonder." —The Horn Book

"…this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor." —The Children’s Book Review

"Dreams have never been so photogenic." —USA Today

ISBN 9780593564219 (Board Book)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 6-3/4 x 9
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD720L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780593614433 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD720L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780375981562 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD720L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780449816813 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 9 x 12
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD720L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780449819425 (Enhanced Ebook)
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD720L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Lori Evert

Lori Evert is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Christmas Wish, The Tiny Wish, The Reindeer Wish, The Brave Little Puppy, The Puppy’s Wish, and The Polar Bear Wish. She enjoys writing, drawing, travel, outdoor adventures and creating photos with Anja and Per for The Wish Books.

Per Breiehagen

Per Breiehagen is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed photographer from Norway. His credits include National Geographic, Audubon and The New York Times Magazine.

Per created the images for the bestselling Wish Books with his daughter, Anja, and wife, Lori Evert.