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The Christmas Wish

A Christmas Book for Kids

Part of A Wish Book

Author Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
9.38"W x 12.31"H x 0.44"D   | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages | 9780449816813
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD720L | Fountas & Pinnell P
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, 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
"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
© Per Breiehagen
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. View titles by Lori Evert
© 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. View titles by Per Breiehagen

Classroom Activities for The Christmas Wish

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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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, 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

Praise

"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

Author

© Per Breiehagen
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. View titles by Lori Evert
© 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. View titles by Per Breiehagen

Additional Materials

Classroom Activities for The Christmas Wish

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)