Author Profile
Lori Evert
6 Books
Lori Evert is the author and creator of the New York Times bestselling 'The Christmas Wish' series. Collaborating with her husband, photographer Per Breiehagen, she creates enchanting wintertime picture books that often feature their daughter, Anja. Her heartwarming stories beautifully blend Nordic fairy tale aesthetics with engaging childhood adventures.
Books in "The Christmas Wish"
Birki the husky puppy wants to be useful. Around Anja’s Nordic home, every animal seems to have an important job: sheep give wool, goats and cows give milk, and reindeer can pull a sleigh through the snow. Birki loves Anja, but he wonders what special thing he can do.
This gentle picture book invites you into a snowy world of animals, friendship, and quiet wonder. As Birki looks for his own purpose, young readers can think about what makes a friend valuable beyond chores or talents. Warm, simple storytelling and photographic scenes give this small puppy’s question a tender, magical feeling.
6-8 Years
15 Pages
During a game of hide-and-seek, Anja makes a wish to become tiny, and suddenly the world around her seems enormous. Grass, flowers, and small creatures become part of a surprising springtime adventure as she tries to find her way home.
This picture book invites readers into a playful story where imagination and nature meet. Anja’s tiny size makes every step feel new, and her animal friends help turn an ordinary game into something mysterious and magical. With enchanting photographs and a gentle sense of wonder, the book leaves you wondering whether Anja’s wish truly came true or whether make-believe can feel just as real.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
Birki is curious, and curiosity can lead a little puppy deep into the snowy woods. When he becomes separated from Anja, the forest suddenly feels much bigger than before. Along the way, winter animals such as a polar bear, lynx, reindeer, squirrel, and fox help point him toward home.
This wintry picture book adventure is made for readers who enjoy brave animals, gentle suspense, and woodland kindness. The story follows Birki as he learns to keep going with help from new friends. With its snowy setting and photographic artwork, it brings the world of Anja and her puppy to life in a way that feels both cozy and enchanted.
6-8 Years
15 Pages
Snow, dogsleds, and a Christmas party are waiting for Anja, her cousin Erik, and Birki the puppy. But their winter journey takes a dangerous turn when a blizzard strands them in the snow. Then a lost baby polar bear appears near their tent, needing help of its own.
This picture book blends Arctic adventure with the warmth of friendship and care. Young readers can follow Anja and her companions through a dramatic winter landscape as they face the storm and try to help a frightened animal. Illustrated with striking photographs, the story has the feel of a classic snowy quest while staying gentle enough for shared reading.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
In the snowy woods, Anja finds an abandoned baby reindeer and chooses to care for it. The little reindeer becomes her friend, and together they share a season of discovery, kindness, and outdoor adventure.
As the reindeer grows, he begins to long for others like him, and Anja must think about what friendship means when someone you love has a wish of their own. This tender picture book brings together animals, Christmas magic, and a Nordic winter setting. With luminous photographic illustrations, it offers a gentle story for readers who enjoy heartfelt animal friendships and snowy holiday tales.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
Anja has a Christmas wish: she wants to become one of Santa’s elves. After helping an elderly neighbor get ready for the holiday, she leaves a note for her family, straps on her skis, and heads into the snowy world beyond home.
On her journey, winter animals guide her through a landscape filled with quiet magic. A red bird, a polar bear, and a reindeer each become part of her brave search for Santa. This beloved picture book pairs a classic holiday adventure with extraordinary photographs, creating a Christmas story that feels peaceful, wonder-filled, and ready to be shared aloud year after year.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
