The Christmas Book Flood

Start your own holiday tradition inspired by this bestselling Yuletide story. Based on a real Icelandic tradition where people gift books to their family and friends on Christmas Eve, The Christmas Book Flood brings all the sparkle and anticipation of the winter season―and of the joys of reading―to the page.

As northern lights dance and snow blankets the ground, a young girl searches for the perfect book to give her loved ones for their annual book exchange on Christmas Eve. When December 24th finally arrives, they gather together to share magical stories, curl up by the fire, and read all night long--so the Book Flood begins!

With gorgeous artwork, a lyrical text, and a diverse cast of characters, Emily Kilgore and Kitty Moss's heartwarming picture book is a surefire holiday classic best enjoyed with a mug of hot cocoa.

Includes an author's note explaining the book's inspiration and the historical origins of the Icelandic tradition.

Author: Emily Kilgore
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 11/01/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.25h x 9.40w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780374388997
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 09/12/2022
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2022 pg. 17
School Library Journal 11/11/2022 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author

Emily Kilgore is a teacher and the author of the picture book The Whatifs. She wrote The Christmas Book Flood by candlelight while in Sweden. She lives in Minnesota. Visit her website to learn more.

Kitty Moss is an artist, and the author and illustrator of Where Bone? She lives in Ireland. Visit her website to learn more.