About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is curious about family history, missing a far-away relative, or needs a gentle way to process the concept of legacy. This poignant story follows Emerson Johansson, who receives a handmade journal from his father sixty years after it was sent from a European battlefield. The book-within-a-book recounts a snowy Christmas Eve adventure involving a mysterious, helpful stranger in the woods. It is an exquisite tool for discussing how love bridges time and distance, making it especially comforting for children in military families or those experiencing their first holidays without a loved one. The mixed-media format of maps and photographs makes the magic feel tangible and grounded for elementary-aged readers.
