A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A Saint Lucia Celebration - Sonja Anderson

Celebrate 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. n nLittle 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. n nAlong with the sweet seasonal story of the holiday tradition, this children's picture book also features: n n n- Tiny tomten (Scandinavian gnomes) hidden in the cozy, warm illustrations like an I Spy game for young readers n- Common Swedish words and definitions for an educational element n- The origin story of the iconic Swedish Dala Horse and the Saint Lucia Day celebration Written 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.