Jingle

How the Littlest Reindeer Earned Her Bells

MacKenzie Cadenhead ∙ Illustrated by Erin Kraan

Hardcover

Published on Oct 13, 2026 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

Celebrate the magic of Christmas as Jingle, the littlest reindeer, sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team in this delightful picture book from Marvel Comics creator MacKenzie Cadenhead and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan.

In the magical North Pole, little Jingle has one big dream: to earn her magic bells and fly with Santa’s team. But in a world full of strong and mighty reindeer, Jingle stands out for being... well, small. When the annual Reindeer Games put her to the test, Jingle will need more than speed and strength to succeed—she’ll need heart, hope, and a whole lot of ingenuity.

With her loyal pup Holly Jolly by her side, Jingle tackles tinsel-filled tasks and an avalanche of snowy challenges on her way to unwrapping the greatest gift of all: the true meaning of Christmas cheer.

A festive tale that’s a sleighful of holiday magic, Jingle reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages.

"A bright tale of fortitude, resilience, and Christmas spirit." —Kirkus Reviews

"Paying tribute to familiar holiday lore, this tale riffs on figures that appear in animated classics, while digital, gouache, and woodcut illustrations give Jingle a buzzy main character energy. It’s a fun first flight." —Publishers Weekly

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ISBN 9798217120598 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 13, 2026
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 10
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9798217120604 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 13, 2026
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 10
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9798217120611 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 13, 2026
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

MacKenzie Cadenhead

MacKenzie Cadenhead is a children’s and comic book author, whose stories about unexpected heroes blend adventure with humor and heart. She was an editor at Marvel comics before turning her attention to writing for young readers full time. Her books include Sally’s Bones, Marvel Mutts, and the Marvel Super Hero Adventures series.

Erin Kraan

Erin Kraan is a children’s book illustrator, woodcutter, and printmaker. She loves the process of carving her characters into wood and seeing how their quirky and whimsical identities come to life through the ink in the prints. Erin lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.