"Like a wondrous phantom who smelled of the sea, she whistled in the darkness a strange melody.." This beautifully told, dark folkloric tale is bewitchingly melodic and while not your typical Christmas tale it is the perfect read for those who love the magically strange! I so hope for a part two to this one!

When I saw this book at my local B&N, immediately I was drawn in by the beautiful illustrations that were done. Just gorgeous! This is an aesthetically pleasing book that any person would be drawn in by. However, I will be returning it because of the messaging it gives children.The authors did seem to do some research on Paganism and witchcraft and the character for the Christmas Witch is very reminiscing of La Befana, the folkloric Italian witch of Christmas who loved children and gave back dur...

This is a stort of a magical girl with a temper who becomes vilified and the story ends with her frozen in snow after a temper tantrum. I'm sorely dissatisfied and disappointed in a tale that I hoped would incorporate a joyful alternative to Santa but sticks with the trope that witches are tempermental and evil. A terrible way to end a holiday tale. I assume there will be an additional book but the lovely illustrations do not make up for a crappy tale.

I'm going to need an animated movie of the Christmas Witch, and then a sequel, The Rise of the Christmas Witch. And I hope she goes for Santa himself first. He's been naughty and not so nice.

I was given this book as a gift and I positively love itThe illustrations and whimsical and darkThe story is beautiful (and a bit sad)A delightful book for young and old

Loved it! The illustrations are gorgeous! The earthy nature loving witchy vibe is amazing. There is so much to this story if you pay attention. I would say this might not be for those who like super super traditional Christmas stories. I just loved it though. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed that Aubrey Plaza does a film for this one.

This was under an hour in audio, the long forgotten tale of Kris Kringle's sister, known as the Christmas Witch. Written by and read by Aubrey Plaza.

not what i was expecting but i really enjoyed! the audiobook for this 🙌🏼🙌🏼 top tier. so wintery i wish i had read it last month😭

Highly unusual! I loved it, and I wanted it to be a novel. (With illustrations!) (Maybe a graphic novel?) There were too many words on each page for it to work as a read aloud, and the story honestly begged for more, more descriptions, more magic, more to the story! But it was still very, very cool and a great addition to the Christmas book collection at Chez Georges.

This to me is dark folklore. It isn't a fantasy fairytale that you tell to you kids on Christmas Eve if you want them to be filled with happiness and magic. This book is... unusual. Kriss Kringle has a twin sister, Kristtōrn, and honestly, he's a jerk to her.. definitely not the jolly man we've grown to know. She continued to have negative experiences which influences the way her powers manifest and how the world viewed her. She was strong, dedicated, and loyal... and as the synopsis says, she's...

The audiobook for this was fantastic. It was an interesting little story but the way they did the sound effects and narration really set it apart. I want this as a dark adult novel now!

Beautiful illustrations, but a terrible disjointed plot with gaping plot holes and a puzzling non-resolution that left me confused about what I just read. It completely falls flat and doesn’t seem to understand any of the histories or traditions that it’s borrowing from. I’m left wondering what the point of this story was, because I don’t see one.

This book is very much my aesthetic. I read an e-ARC but will definitely need to get this one in print. 🥰 I was going to give this 4 stars but the art is so good and so cozy that I had to go with 5 in the end.

Absolutely obsessed. My son and I listened together on audio but I’m going to buy the physical book as well. It’s now going to be part of our annual holiday books. I love how rich and magical this story is. Read “child friendly version of how witches were treated and pagan Yule was stolen” if this ever does become a movie I volunteer as tribute to play the witch, I will literally do it for free.

This is the more, non-traditional Christmas story of the long lost twin sister of Kris Kringle, Kristtorn. The twins are abandoned deep in the forest and cared for by the animals there. As they grow they learn how to communicate with the animals and Mother Earth. As they grow up, Kris is adopted by a family unable to have children and Kristtorn finds a home with the local witch. Each learns different skills that form who they ultimately become!I saw that this book was written by Aubrey Plaza and...

Really cute holiday read especially if you not only love Santa Claus but good ol witches! Super easy read for the holiday season and the art was stunning. Will keep in my rotation for years to come

   While the tale of Santa Claus - Kristoffer - is well-known throughout the world, the tale of his twin sister Kristtörn is less so. They are both friends of animals and nature and spent their early lives living together in the woods with just friendly animals as company. Until one day, braver Kristoffer approaches a couple in the woods and goes home with them, leaving his sister behind. An old friendly witch finds her and takes her in, and teachers her how to use her magic with the promise th

This was 4 stars until I didn't like the ending. The audiobook was a delight to listen to, but I think I missed out by not being able to see the artwork. Overall, a nice fun fantasy read for the holiday season.

Book: The Legend of the Christmas WitchAuthor: Aubrey Plaza & Dan MurphyPublication Info: November 2021, Penguin Random HouseGenres: Children’s / Young Readers, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Folklore, Christmas/Yuletide, Holiday, Myths/Fairy TalesFrom Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus’s much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond!The author / narrator of this ch...

I’m with the Christmas Witch. Down with Santa! Beautiful illustrations.