{"product_id":"a-christmas-wish-for-little-dala-horse-a-saint-lucia-celebration-hardcover","title":"A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A Saint Lucia Celebration - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSonja Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAgnieszka Potocka\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong with the sweet seasonal story of the holiday tradition, this children's picture book also features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576194392108,"sku":"9798400500985","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/2IfW7Gezve9798400500985.webp?v=1779918611","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/a-christmas-wish-for-little-dala-horse-a-saint-lucia-celebration-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}