Santa Claus and the Christmas Surprise - by Dorothea Lachner (Hardcover)

About the Book

Christmas is coming but Anna and Michael's village is cut off by deep snow. They're worried that Santa Claus won't reach them, so they send him a special wish. This gorgeously illustrated story shares the message of hope and community spirit over commercialism. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Christmas is coming but Anna and Michael's village is cut off by deep snow. They're worried that Santa Claus won't reach them, so they send him a special wish.

Santa Claus hears their wish, and brings the village a surprise. Can the neighbors work together to reach their Christmas gift?

This is a gorgeously illustrated Christmas story about hope and community spirit, with a dash of traditional seasonal magic from much-loved illustrator Maja Dusíková.

Review Quotes

'Watercolors in soft focus lend an intimacy to what reads like a folktale, with little animal friends in the illustrations for young children to find. A sweet message about the meaning of Christmas giving.'
- Kirkus

'Illustrated with warm and hazy paintings that remind of traditional Christmas tales.'
- Foreword Reviews

About the Author

Dorothea Lachner is the writer of many books and radio programmes for children in Germany and Austria. Maja Dus�kov� was born in Slovakia in 1946. She has illustrated over forty books for children. She lives with her family in Florence, Italy. She is the illustrator of The Princess and the Pea (Floris Books).