{"product_id":"a-mysterious-christmas-visitor-9798992833911","title":"A Mysterious Christmas Visitor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a quiet farm one snowy Christmas Eve, a young girl settles in by the fire with a good book-until a crash in the woods shatters the stillness. \u003c\/strong\u003eAccompanied her community of woodland animals, she steps bravely into the shadows to face whatever might be lurking in the dark, only to find a creature that needs her help. What follows is a funny, whimsical tale told in lyrical rhyme and vibrant illustrations-a story of unexpected encounters, connection, and the magic that can find you when you least expect it. With themes of courage, empathy, and understanding, it invites young readers to imagine a world where kindness leads the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rhyme is a fresh take on \"A Visit from St. Nicholas,\" known popularly as \"The Night before Christmas,\" attributed to Clement Clark Moore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book includes four pages of fun facts about the awesome animals who power Santa's sleigh\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending entertainment with a bit of education to satisfy the natural curiosity of young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeary, Barbara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A Mysterious Christmas Visitor is the fourth children's book by Barbara Leary, an award-winning children's book author, writer and poet whose work has been featured in anthologies, newspapers, magazines, and on public radio. She is currently at work on a young adult novel.","brand":"Finch and Squirrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51830453895442,"sku":"9798992833911","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_372861be-3468-44ce-9985-021736927354.jpg?v=1767002005","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-mysterious-christmas-visitor-9798992833911","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}