Children's Picture Book
Asher’s Christmas Wish is a heartwarming holiday picture book for children ages 4-12, filled with vintage charm and the timeless spirit of Christmas. Narrated by Mrs. Claus herself, this magical North Pole adventure begins not in the snow, but on a warm summer day, when Santa discovers a lost puppy wandering in the woods.
The puppy, Asher, doesn’t know where he belongs, but he believes with all his heart that someone, somewhere, is wishing for a puppy just like him. Santa gently scoops him up and brings him to the North Pole, where two kindhearted elves named Magnolia and Ruby care for him. As the seasons change and the snow begins to fall, Asher remains hopeful that a family is out there, waiting for him.
When a very special letter arrives on Christmas Eve from a little girl named Karen Sue, who wishes for a brave pup to love-Asher’s dream finally comes true. Packed with heart, hope, and holiday magic, Asher’s Christmas Wish is a celebration of belonging and the quiet wonder of being chosen.
Cindy J. Vanous is a Texas children’s author who writes heartfelt picture books filled with vintage charm, hope, and imagination. Her stories, from a lost puppy at the North Pole to a little ghost in Terlingua, Texas, celebrate courage, belonging, and the magic found in everyday moments.