Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the story of Jingle, the littlest reindeer who sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team, and shows what’s possible even when the odds (and antlers) are against you.In the magical North Pole, little Jingle has one big dream: to earn her magic bells and fly with Santa’s team. But in a world full of strong and mighty reindeer, Jingle stands out for being... well, small. When the annual Reindeer Games put her to the test, Jingle will need more than speed and strength to succeed—she’ll need heart, hope, and a whole lot of ingenuity.
With her loyal pup Holly Jolly by her side, Jingle tackles tinsel-filled tasks and an avalanche of snowy challenges on her way to unwrapping the greatest gift of all: the true meaning of Christmas cheer.
From Marvel Comics creator MacKenzie Cadenhead and the #1
New York Times bestselling illustrator of
Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, comes a festive tale that's a sleighful of holiday magic. Jingle's journey reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages.
On sale: October 13, 2026
Age: 4-8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9798217120598
MacKenzie Cadenhead is a children’s and comic book author, whose stories about unexpected heroes blend adventure with humor and heart. She was an editor at Marvel comics before turning her attention to writing for young readers full time. Her books include
Sally’s Bones,
Marvel Mutts, and the
Marvel Super Hero Adventures series.
Jingle is MacKenzie’s debut picture book.
Erin Kraan is a bestselling illustrator, woodcutter, and printmaker. She loves the process of carving her characters into wood and seeing how their quirky and whimsical identities come to life through the ink in the prints. She has illustrated many picture books including the #1
New York Times bestselling
Buffalo Fluffalo and its sequel
Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo by Bess Kalb; as well as
Something’s Wrong! by Jory John. Erin lives and works in Vancouver.
"
A bright tale of fortitude, resilience, and Christmas spirit." —
Kirkus Reviews
"Paying tribute to familiar holiday lore, this tale riffs on figures that appear in animated classics, while digital, gouache, and woodcut illustrations give Jingle a buzzy main character energy.
It’s a fun first flight." —
Publishers Weekly
