The Wild Christmas Reindeer

Author Jan Brett On Tour
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$19.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
16 per carton
On sale Oct 11, 1990 | 9780399221927
Age 4-8 years
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Rambunctious reindeer have a lot to learn before Santa's big night!

Teeka has an important job training the reindeer in time for their Christmas Eve ride. The animals are spirited and mischievous, but kindness wins the day just in time.

For two decades, readers have loved this classic Christmas story, which was one of the first children's books to hit the New York Times bestseller list. Now, this beautiful 20th anniversary edition, with a foil cover and a heartfelt note from Jan herself, makes a perfect introduction for new fans to this cherished yuletide story.

Featuring the wintry northern setting and the border illustrations that have become a hallmark of Jan's work, readers will love watching Teeka's humorous attempts to control the reindeer and their energetic antics.

★ "Beautifully conceived and finely wrought." Booklist, starred review

"Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book."Kirkus Reviews

"This tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours."School Library Journal

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Rambunctious reindeer have a lot to learn before Santa's big night!

Teeka has an important job training the reindeer in time for their Christmas Eve ride. The animals are spirited and mischievous, but kindness wins the day just in time.

For two decades, readers have loved this classic Christmas story, which was one of the first children's books to hit the New York Times bestseller list. Now, this beautiful 20th anniversary edition, with a foil cover and a heartfelt note from Jan herself, makes a perfect introduction for new fans to this cherished yuletide story.

Featuring the wintry northern setting and the border illustrations that have become a hallmark of Jan's work, readers will love watching Teeka's humorous attempts to control the reindeer and their energetic antics.

Praise

★ "Beautifully conceived and finely wrought." Booklist, starred review

"Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book."Kirkus Reviews

"This tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours."School Library Journal