North

"Long before anyone can remember,
something happened that
no one will ever forget."
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!
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: NEW FRIENDS!
Dive into the magic and join the celebration as an unforgettable gathering of playful arctic animals and cheerful newcomers come together.
Can you guess who the merry, toy-making friends might be?
Here's a hint: they are full of holiday cheer and love spreading joy!
From the author of the award-winning book, The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story, a prequel that imagines how the North Pole Elves came to be.
Why Readers love NORTH: A Magical Friendship Story: - A new family read aloud tradition for readers around the world - Teaches kids the value of friendship and kindness that will last throughout the year - A feel-good tale for readers of all ages (0-102) - Makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for children, parents, grandparents, and teachers - Screen-free family time during the cold winter months and holiday season

JR Buchta, a.k.a. Pops to Mack, Coop, and Leo, was born and raised in Philadelphia PA. As a youngster, he expressed an interest in music and spent most of his early life in the performing arts as a singer-songwriter.After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he entered the business world and made a career in marketing for various entrepreneurial ventures. Today, he resides in Bucks County PA with his wife.