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by Lori Evert (Author), Per Breiehagen (Illustrator)
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 WishThe Tiny Wish
The Brave Little Puppy
The Puppy's Wish
The Polar Bear Wish
Author Biography
LORI EVERT is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Christmas Wish, The Tiny Wish, The Reindeer Wish and The Brave Puppy. She and her family created The Wish books together. They split their time between Minnesota and Norway.
PER BREIEHAGEN is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed photographer from Norway. His credits include National Geographic, Audubon, and The New York Times Magazine. He created the images for The Wish Books with his daughter, Anja, and wife, Lori Evert.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 12.2 x 9.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 10, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Christmas Wish
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
