
Written by Emily Kilgore · Illustrated by Kitty Moss
A young girl seeks the perfect book for a magical Christmas Eve tradition.
In a snow-covered town, a young girl embarks on a quest to find the perfect book for her family's cherished Christmas Eve tradition. As the northern lights illuminate the sky, anticipation builds for the annual book exchange. On December 24th, loved ones gather to share enchanting tales and cozy up by the fire, diving into a night of endless reading. Will she find the story that captures the magic of the season? Discover the warmth and wonder of this heartwarming holiday tradition.
This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas–and of the joys of reading–to the page. The northern lights dance, snow blankets the ground, it’s the Christmas season–so the Book Flood begins! People plan and they dream, and they visit the shopsfor books to give loved ones, and families, and friends. And when Christmas Eve comes, they’ll share magical stories, curl up by the fire, and read, read, read, read… With gorgeous artwork and a diverse cast of characters, Emily Kilgore and Kitty Moss’s The Christmas Book Flood is a surefire holiday classic.
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