NORTH

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Long before anyone can remember </strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>something happened that</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>no one will ever forget.</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>With a swirl of snowflakes a shimmer of starlight and a dazzling dance of color the North Wind the North Star and the Northern Lights unite their magical powers to create something truly delightful-a host of vibrant whimsical new friends! </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>At first chaos whirls through the arctic skies and nothing goes quite right. But these Three Old Friends don't give up. Through teamwork and a little northern magic they finally pull off a heartwarming success: </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>NEW FRIENDS!</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Dive into the magic and join the celebration as an unforgettable gathering of playful arctic animals and cheerful newcomers come together. </span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Can you guess who the merry toy-making friends might be?</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)><em>Here's a hint: they are full of holiday cheer and love spreading joy!</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>From the author of the award-winning book </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)><em>The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> a prequel that imagines how the North Pole Elves came to be.  </span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Why Readers love NORTH: A Magical Friendship Story:</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A new family read aloud tradition for readers around the world </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Teaches kids the value of friendship and kindness that will last throughout the year </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A feel-good tale for readers of all ages (0-102) </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for children parents grandparents and teachers </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Screen-free family time during the cold winter months and holiday season </span></li></ul><p></p>