# The Christmas Wish: A Christmas Book for Kids - Hardcover

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 Wish_  
_The 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

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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