{"product_id":"the-book-of-christmas-wishes-louis-casey-9798992012323","title":"The Book of Christmas Wishes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to a realm where gingerbread men sometimes sprout legs too fragile for the North Pole workshop, where reindeer can be as mischievous as they are majestic, and where Santa himself might sail a boat along moonlit coasts-because reindeer aren't his only mode of travel! These stories may seem fanciful, but within them lies a warmth that welcomes both the youngest of dreamers and the grown-ups who still carry sparkles of childhood within their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the pages ahead, you'll join Santa and his elves on a remarkable journey through the excitement and calm of holiday enchantment. Mortimer the Mouse, a resident artist, scampers across each chapter with a brush in his tiny paw, leaving creative footprints (or paw-prints!) in the margins. He once tried to paint Rudolph's portrait-only to discover, amid giggles, that his painting made the famous reindeer look like a trophy mount! In another story, you'll find out how a life-sized running gingerbread Santa, designed by the elves, failed spectacularly when it turned into a late-night snack for the reindeer (with Mortimer lending a few secret nibbles of his own).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet it's not all fun and flour. Some evenings, Santa slips quietly into an off-season reverie, wearing bright hibiscus shorts and a laid-back straw hat. The hustle of Christmas may still be months away, but his thoughts ripple with anticipation-his magical sense of who needs a little extra kindness never truly rests. Peek into those moments of reflection, and you'll see that it's not just about delivering gifts; it's about sustaining hope and wonder in a world that grows busier each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherever you start-whether it's with Santa's dash across snowy rooftops, his seafaring sleigh coasting past oceanfront cabins, or the day he nearly lost his \"Ho-Ho-Ho\"-know that each tale was crafted to rekindle that soothing glow of Christmastime wonder. And if you long for a deeper look behind the scenes, each chapter offers a link to short videos brimming with extra holiday cheer. Watch elves tinkering with prototypes or reindeer gleefully prancing under northern lights, letting you see the North Pole come to life in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo gather the little ones, or settle in on your own, and pick up your colored pencils or crayons. Let the swirl of pencil lines and brushstrokes bring each North Pole adventure to vivid life, adding a splash of color to the playful sketches. The holiday spirit here belongs to everyone-child, parent, grandparent, friend-and these stories are for you all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay this book be a cozy companion during the season of snow and stars... and may it kindle a flicker of holiday magic in your heart whenever you need it most. Whether you read these stories under twinkling Christmas lights or on a lazy summer day dreaming of winter's hush, let this be a moment of warmth and laughter, a testament that Santa's brand of joy really can last all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Louis Casey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992012323\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Running Man Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.42d","brand":"Louis Casey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852435140863,"sku":"9798992012323","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-book-of-christmas-wishes-louis-casey-9798992012323","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}