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The Christmas Wish: A Christmas Book for Kids (A Wish Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 10, 2013

by Lori Evert (Author), Per Breiehagen (Illustrator)
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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
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    A Wish Book
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD720L
  7. Dimensions
    9.38 x 0.4 x 12.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 10, 2013
  10. ISBN-10
    0449816818
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0449816813
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PreS-Gr 1-Anja longs to be one of Santa's elves. Dressed in full Nordic regalia complete with red gnomic hat, she certainly looks the part. A thoughtful and helpful child, she acts the part as well. When she skis off in her quest to find Santa, a bird, horse, musk ox, polar bear, and reindeer show her the way. The full-page photographs look like they could be movie stills, so sharp and seamless are the figures that Anja and the animals cut against the winter landscape of Northern lights, glaciers, and snowy pine trees. While the scenes of Anja offering an apple to the reindeer or curled up next to the sleeping polar bear are whimsical and look unaltered, other images are obviously manipulated. Further, the story reads as if it were written around the pictures, rather than the other way around. Nonetheless, the striking winter visuals and the adorable heroine carry the day.-Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"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

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 10, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0449816818
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449816813
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD720L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.4 x 12.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,795 ratings

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  1. Lori Evert

    Lori Evert

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    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, soon to be released,

    The Polar Bear Wish.

    She enjoys writing, drawing, travel, outdoor adventures and creating photos with Anja and Per for The Wish Books.

    Please visit us at www.thewishbooks.net for more information, updates and prints

    www.instagram.com/_thewishbooks

    www.facebook.com/thewishbooks

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    Per Breiehagen

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    Award-winning photographer,

    PER BREIEHAGEN grew up in the

    small mountain town of Ål,Norway.

    Per spent his childhood exploring the

    dramatic landscapes near his home,

    and his appreciation for the wilderness

    is evident in his work. Assignments

    for clients like National Geographic,

    The New York Times Magazine and Audubon

    brought Per to some of the most remote

    regions in the world, including

    Antarctica, Greenland and the North Pole.

    Anja’s love of snow, animals and the outdoors

    is a great inspiration for Per.

    Please visit us at www.thewishbooks.net for more information, updates and prints

    www.instagram.com/_thewishbooks

    www.facebook.com/thewishbooks

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Faith
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
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The elves left this book for us to read on Xmas eve. Cute stories and great pictures. Was nice to have a new book to ready before Santa showed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous hardback boom. Larger than expected
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This will be a memorable boom for years. Great message in the story, realistic photos, big beautiful book.
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Analee Marker
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful picture book!
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Used this as our annual family Christmas book. Loved the theme and characters in the book. Beautiful pictures. A family favorite. I used it as a gift idea!
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Margaret Goettelmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple & beautiful
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A 4 year old boy loved it.
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Deborah N. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Photography
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Loved this enchanting book! The girl is precious and I loved it the minute I saw the cover! Great Christmas gift for children and adults. I am 72 years old💖💖
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Netty
5.0 out of 5 stars Breath taking magical photography! Highly recommend!
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Every one of Lori Everts books in the Wish series is a feast for the eyes! Such beautiful, FUN, magical stories!! I have always bought my grandchildren books for Christmas. I can't imagine anything more special than these sweet books. Honesty, they are lovely! Before purchasing, I read a couple of negative reviews and hesitated. I am So glad that I ignored them. There is one typo as someone pointed out, which is sad but easily overlooked considering the content. My teens sat down and read them while they were coming out of the box. LOL! My 15 year old son, who wouldn't be caught dead reading a children's book, looked at me and said, "Mom, these are awesome...wish I would have had these when I was a kid." Don't hesitate to purchase.
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Mike
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for children
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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My grandchildren liked this book.
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K. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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I gave this to my grandkids for Christmas. The story is sweet and beautiful, the quality of the book is exceptional. The illustrations are amazing!
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lynChe
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2022
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love that book
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Nazrin
4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in India on March 3, 2024
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An adorable story with stunning pictures.
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irene marciniak
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2022
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Beautiful photos and story. A lovely Christmas book.
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Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in Germany on November 23, 2021
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My 4 year old granddaughter loves this book. It is a gentle story of a young girl being independent and finding Santa with the help or animals along the way. A complete delight. The storyline and images are wonderful.
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Viviana Toni
5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Wish
Reviewed in Italy on January 25, 2021
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Libro con foto bellissime e rilassanti che ho regalato alla mia nipotina
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