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The Christmas Wish

A Christmas Book for Kids

A Christmas Book for Kids

A Christmas Book for Kids

A Christmas Book for Kids

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
Illustrated by Per Breiehagen

By Lori Evert
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By Lori Evert
Read by Taylor Meskimen

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Part of A Wish Book

Part of A Wish Book

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Hardcover $18.99

Sep 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780449816813 | 3-7 years

Ebook $6.99

Sep 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780375981562 | 3-7 years

Enhanced Ebook $11.99

Sep 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780449819425 | 3-7 years

Board Book $10.99

Sep 13, 2022 | Baby-3

Audiobook Download $5.00

Sep 13, 2022 | 6 Minutes | Baby-3

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    About The Christmas Wish

    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

    About The Christmas Wish

    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

    About The Christmas Wish

    In the tradition of The Snowman and The Polar Express, this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages dreaming of magical places where wintry wishes come true. 

    Long ago, a little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. Since she lives somewhat near the North Pole, she thinks about it quite often. One holiday season, she decides to do something about it. So she tidies up her home, straps on her snowshoes, and heads out into the snowy landscape. Enlisting the help of some woodland friends on her wonder-filled journey, Anja makes her way to Santa to see if he might grant her this special Christmas wish.

    This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

    About The Christmas Wish

    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

    About The Christmas Wish

    Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have listeners 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 audiobook captures the holiday spirit. This is a timeless classic one to listen to 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. 

    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

    Listen to a sample from The Christmas Wish

    About 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… More about Lori Evert

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Lori Evert

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Lori Evert

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Lori Evert

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Lori Evert

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages | 9 x 12 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780449816813

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780375981562

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 10, 2013 | 48 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780449819425

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $10.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 13, 2022 | 32 Pages | 6-3/4 x 9 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593564219

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 13, 2022 | 6 Minutes | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593614433

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    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

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