In a quiet corner of Pineberry Woods lives a little skunk named Pickle — small, curious, and wonderfully different. But while the world celebrates Christmas with laughter and lights, Pickle feels like he doesn’t quite belong anywhere. All he wants is what every heart longs for — to be loved, and to find a place that feels like home. Miles away, a little girl named Becca sits beneath her twinkling Christmas tree, wishing for a friend who will understand her the way no one else does. Two hearts, one wish — and on one magical, starlit Christmas night, Santa weaves a bit of wonder that brings their worlds together. From the snowy gates of Candy Cane Lane to the warmth of a small-town hearth, Pickle’s Christmas Wish tells a timeless tale of love, courage, and the miracles that happen when kindness meets faith. Join Pickle, Becca, and the Winters family in a story filled with laughter, tears, and Christmas magic — a gentle reminder that being different is often what makes us most beautiful. Perfect for cozy family storytimes, classrooms, and holiday traditions, Pickle’s Christmas Wish is a heartwarming picture book that will leave readers young and old believing once again in second chances, the power of love, and the magic of belonging. 🎁 For fans of: The Velveteen Rabbit - The Polar Express - Bear Stays Up for Christmas - and every story that reminds us that home isn’t a place — it’s the people (and little skunks) who love us.