Letters from the North Pole - by Annie Atkins (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Five children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back! Through five letters from Santa that children can pull out and read, the hidden world of the North Pole is revealed, from how reindeer can sleep standing up to what snacks Santa would like left out on Christmas Eve and how he gets round the world so quickly. But will the gifts the children have requested be made in time? This nostalgic, festive tale is written and art directed by Annie Atkins, the legendary film prop designer of The Grand Budapest Hotel, Isle of Dogs and Box Trolls, and beautifully painted in watercolour by Eleanor Taylor"--

Book Synopsis

Letters from the North Pole invites young readers to experience the magic of Christmas through five delightful letters from Santa Claus himself.

Five children from around the globe write to Santa with their Christmas wishes and are thrilled when he writes back!

Each letter reveals fascinating secrets about the North Pole, from how reindeer sleep standing up to Santa's favorite snacks on Christmas Eve. As the children eagerly await their gifts, readers are taken on a nostalgic journey filled with festive cheer and heartwarming surprises.

This interactive book allows children to pull out and read Santa's letters, making it a perfect holiday keepsake. Letters from the North Pole is a timeless tale that captures the wonder and joy of Christmas, making it a must-have for families and young readers.

Written and art directed by Annie Atkins, the legendary prop designer of The Grand Budapest Hotel, Isle of Dogs, and Box Trolls, and beautifully illustrated by Fia Tobing, Letters from the North Pole belongs under your Christmas tree.

Review Quotes

"The air of magic wafting through the perky rhyming text and old-fashioned visuals may well spark the creativity of some young inventors."--Publisher's Weekly

★"An interactive and visually lush holiday tale . . . Atkins's thoughtful design is joyous in its expression of period details like elaborate script, postmarked stamps, varied typewriter key strikes, and toy schematics which appear hand drawn. This elevated spin on 'letters to Santa' will be a Christmas staple with its unique inclusion of removable letters."
--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

About the Author

Annie Atkins is a graphic designer and prop maker for film and television. Her first job after graduating was on the third season of The Tudors, creating the calligraphy for Henry VIII's death warrants (among other things). She is known for her work with Wes Anderson on The Grand Budapest Hotel, which won the Academy Award for Best Production Design at the 87th Academy Awards. Since then, she has worked again with Wes Anderson on Isle of Dogs and The French Dispatch. Annie's first book, Fake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams, and Prison Escape Maps, was published in 2020 by Phaidon. Annie lives in Dublin, Ireland, where she teaches workshops out of her studio. Fia Tobing is a freelance illustrator from Jakarta, Indonesia. She currently lives in Perth, Australia. Drawing has always been in her heart since she was little. Her lifelong passion for picture books and drawing has driven her to become a children's illustrator. Working mainly digitally, she loves creating cute characters and whimsical illustrations. She discovers inspiration from childhood memories, nature, animated movies, and children's books. When taking a break, she spends most of her time with her family, watching movies, or drawing on her sketchbook while enjoying a cup of hot tea.