A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse

<p><b>With storytelling reminiscent of </b><i><b>The Velveteen Rabbit</b></i><b>, 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</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><p>Little 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.</p><p>Along with the sweet seasonal story of the holiday tradition, this children’s picture book also features:</p><ul><li>Tiny tomten (Scandinavian gnomes) hidden in the cozy, warm illustrations like an I Spy game for young readers</li><li>Common Swedish words and definitions for an educational element</li><li>The origin story of the iconic Swedish Dala Horse and the Saint Lucia Day celebration</li></ul><p>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.</p>