CHRISTMAS BOOKS (AND MORE) FOR ALL AGES The Reindeer Wish by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen New York Times bestselling duo Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen sweep us back into their enchant- ing world with yet another adventure featuring Over the River their daughter, Anja. and Through the Wood When Anja discovers an abandoned reindeer A Holiday Adventure baby in the woods, she cares for it and raises it by Linda Ashman as her own. They have many adventures together, Illus. by Kim Smith but as the reindeer grows he wishes to rejoin Grandma and Grandpa invite their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family his kind. So Anja leads him to join the greatest to come for the holidays! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, reindeer of all—those of Santa’s team! riding the train, boarding a plane, ...even sailing in a hot air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 800 most old-fashioned form of transportation works best... NEIGH! Hardcover. $14.95 CHR 810 New York Times ADVENT READERS FOR CHILDREN The Christmas Wish Bestseller by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So 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! This cozy Nordic tale is filled with extraordinary photographs that will make every reader believe in the magic of Christmas. Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 600 CHRISTMAS WISH NOTECARDS The Advent Storybook The Yule Tomte and the by Antonie Schneider Little Rabbits by Ulf Stark Benjamin Bear is impatient for This charming story of a grumpy Christmas to come. To help the time tomte and hopeful little rabbits is pass more quickly, his mother tells told over twenty-five chapters— him a story every day--twenty-four one for each day of Advent, plus stories all about another little bear Christmas—with delightful festive and his long, arduous journey to illustrations. A great family read- Bethlehem. Ages 4-10. aloud! Hardcover. These blank notecards feature images from the magical book, The Christmas Wish. The cards are Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 815 $24.95 CHR 700 blank inside and come in an attractive folio. Contains 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 800 BOOKS WITH ANIMOTION™ WINDOWS! CHRISTMAS WISH CHRISTMAS CARDS by Per Breiehagen Share your Christmas wishes this season with the magical images of Anja, the little girl featured in The Christmas Wish. Message: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Contains 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 820 ’Twas the Night Before The Twelve Days of Christmas Illus. by Jon Goodell Christmas Illus. by Jade Fang The full-color AniMotion™ windows AniMotion™ technology brings that appear within the festively alive a picturesque village in which A Springtime trimmed illustrations add movement ladies dance, lords leap, pipers pipe, and depth to this beloved tale. Truly and drummers drum! This is a book Adventure with Anja! a gift-worthy edition. the entire family will enjoy. Hardcover. $19.99 CHR 207 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 507 The Tiny Wish by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen When Anja wishes to be tiny to win a game of hide-and-seek, her Visit our website: wish comes true! Just a few inches tall, she must find her way home with the help of some new animal friends. 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