{"product_id":"9798400500985","title":"A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A Saint Lucia Celebration","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith storytelling reminiscent of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Anderson and Potocka work to show the Dala’s journey. Vivid illustrations are full of expression, bringing to life the Dala and the Juletide traditions. This is a wonderful addition to any library and would be well suited for children of all ages. –Jessica Clark, School Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the spirit of Juletide in this charmingly illustrated Swedish Christmas story about a little Dala horse’s wish to discover the true reason for the festive season.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Dala Horse knows nothing of Juletide or of love—he’s just been newly carved as a Christmas gift. He’s eager to learn about the Saint Lucia girl with a crown of glowing candles, the festive star boys, and the cute pepparkakor children. Little Dala Horse jumps into a boy’s pocket and experiences the Saint Lucia pageant for the first time. At first Little Dala is shy and hides, but when a small gingerbread girl is scared to go on stage for her dance, Little Dala finds courage to help her overcome her fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the sweet seasonal story of the holiday tradition, this children’s picture book also features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny tomten (Scandinavian gnomes) hidden in the cozy, warm illustrations like an I Spy game for young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Swedish words and definitions for an educational element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin story of the iconic Swedish Dala Horse and the Saint Lucia Day celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a Swedish author, this delightful yuletide tale about a newly carved Dala horse’s quest to discover the heart of what makes Christmas so special will become a heartwarming family keepsake for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42609745035325,"sku":"9798400500985","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9798400500985_p0.jpg?v=1781847329","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.mom\/products\/9798400500985","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}