The Little Reindeer
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 19, 2017
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books · Hardcover · September 19, 2017
“An original and entertaining Christmas story with its own understated charm.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A quietly magical tale of holiday miracles and nighttime adventure.” —Publishers Weekly “Killen works magic through simplicity in this understated holiday story…A perfect bedtime read; little ones will cozy up to this sweet book and drift off on their own reindeer-fueled flights of fancy.” —Booklist “An elegant book that has a calming effect; a perfect holiday bedtime story.” —School Library Journal A HORN BOOK HOLIDAY HIGH NOTE An enchanting Christmas story about a magical yet unlikely friendship between a little girl and a lost reindeer sure to be a Christmas classic lovingly told and illustrated with red foil highlights and interactive die cuts.
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- Who it’s for
- A softly magical Christmas adventure pairs a bedtime-friendly mood with playful page details.
- Themes
- Christmas holiday, Friendship between a girl and a reindeer, Nighttime adventure
- Genres
- Christmas & Advent, Deer, Moose & Caribou, Magic & Fantasy
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“An original and entertaining Christmas story with its own understated charm.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A quietly magical tale of holiday miracles and nighttime adventure.” —Publishers Weekly “Killen works magic through simplicity in this understated holiday story…A perfect bedtime read; little ones will cozy up to this sweet book and drift off on their own reindeer-fueled flights of fancy.” —Booklist “An elegant book that has a calming effect; a perfect holiday bedtime story.” —School Library Journal A HORN BOOK HOLIDAY HIGH NOTE An enchanting Christmas story about a magical yet unlikely friendship between a little girl and a lost reindeer sure to be a Christmas classic lovingly told and illustrated with red foil highlights and interactive die cuts.
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When a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl’s dreams come true when she meets a lost reindeer in the forest. They set off on a magical adventure and it becomes a Christmas never to forget. Nicola Killen’s evocative illustrations are sure to enchant in this beautiful book with die cut pages, foil, and flashes of festive red.
A Gentle Christmas Magic
A softly magical Christmas adventure pairs a bedtime-friendly mood with playful page details.
Come here for
- A lost reindeer and an unexpected friendship
- Festive red foil and interactive die-cut pages
Expect
- A quiet, enchanting holiday read
- Evocative illustrations and a cozy bedtime feel
Where it sits
| Christmas & Advent | 88% |
|---|---|
| Deer, Moose & Caribou | 77% |
| Magic & Fantasy | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Christmas & Advent
- Christian Holiday Stories
- Magic & Fantasy
- Authors
- Nicola Killen
- Publisher
- A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
- Published
- September 19, 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Christmas holiday · Friendship between a girl and a reindeer · Nighttime adventure
- Reading lane
- Christmas & Advent