{"product_id":"enchanted-night-before-christmas-9781455628506","title":"Enchanted Night Before Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sherman family does not have very much, but they take good care of one another and are generous to others, making gingerbread cookies as holiday gifts and carefully decorating them to look like friends and neighbors. Then, one Christmas Eve, after the family returns home from delivering their gifts, and everyone falls fast asleep, something magical stirs, born in a star of snow, that will change their holiday, and their lives, forever. Inspired by a real rural tradition from the foothills of the Green Mountains, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnchanted Night Before Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless fantasy that reminds us the most powerful gifts are the ones we give away. (Includes a scrumptious gingerbread spice cookie recipe from King Arthur Baking Company.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael J. Caduto is the author of more than 20 books that have been published in numerous languages, have sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide, and have received numerous awards, including the NAPPA Gold Award, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Multicultural Book Award, Aesop Prize, Skipping Stones Award, and Storytelling World Award. His children's books include \u003cem\u003eEarth Tales from Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Crimson Elf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRiparia's River\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIn the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eA Child of God\u003c\/em\u003e. Michael is also creator\/coauthor of the best-selling \u003cem\u003eKeepers of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e series. Learn more about Michael's books, audio and programs at: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.p-e-a-c-e.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgor Kovyar started drawing at the age of five and went on to receive a classical education in painting and drawing. Igor now works as a freelance illustrator, drawing and painting for magazines, books, advertising, and private commissions. He has illustrated more than thirty children's books, including\u003cem\u003e The NeverEnd Friend\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Clock\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNothing Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Christmas Light\u003c\/em\u003e. His website is: www.kovyar.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pelican Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649003192594,"sku":"9781455628506","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d141ba78-bb69-459d-92b2-211c7d770ad1.jpg?v=1759841908","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/enchanted-night-before-christmas-9781455628506","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}