On the night before Christmas, Santa mounted his sleigh. The presents were packed; Time to be underway! The night air was chilly, the hour was late– When a letter came in from a faraway state. Santa is all ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but last-minute letters are arriving from Washington! From a little girl who is wishing for more sunshine to some mischievous bears inviting the reindeer over for a playdate, each letter contains a humorous request that gets even Santa chuckling. Even better, each letter comes tucked in its own pocket envelope with other delightful extras like cards, money for toll roads, and even a map of Washington! How will Santa respond? It’s Washington Christmas magic you’ll have to see!
Forrest Everett is an author, designer, and illustrator. He has worked on several book series including Nom Nom Knowledge (Familius 2018). He loves leftovers, glasses, and car washes—in that order. Forrest lives west of the Mississippi and east of Hawaii with his wife and son.
Pham Quang Phuc earned a degree in graphic design and has several years of experience as an illustrator. He currently works for Kim Dong Publishing House— the oldest publishing house for children in Vietnam—as an art editor and designer.