The Christmas Wish

Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under

Believe in the magic of Christmas with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale, now in board book for the first time with an abridged text perfect for little ones.

Capture the holiday spirit with this timeless classic!

Long ago, in a place so far north that the snow falls for weeks without rest, lived a little girl named Anja, whose dream was to become one of Santa’s Elves.

One holiday season, Anja straps on her snowshoes and begins her journey to the North Pole. Her bravery and kindness earn her the help of creatures big and small as she makes her way to visit Santa. Will she succeed in becoming one of Santa's elves?

This enchanting board edition has an abridged text perfect for younger listeners, but is filled with same breath-taking photographs that have enchanted readers for nearly a decade. Share this new classic picture book and believe in Christmas magic.

Series Overview: The Wish series features brave and kind Anja, and animals of the arctic realm, in jacketed hardcovers and original board books.

The Christmas Wish (HC)

The Tiny Wish (HC)

The Reindeer Wish (HC)

The Brave Little Puppy (BR)

The Puppy's Wish (BR)

The Polar Bear Wish (HC)

About the Author

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.

Author Residence: Minneapolis, MN

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.

Illustrator Residence:Minneapolis, MN

Illustrator Hometown:Norway