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Santa's Hero Route
Hardcover
Publisher: Kristen Nordeen
Published: Oct 13 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Have you ever wondered how Santa makes sure Christmas magic reaches every family-even when Christmas morning looks a little different?
Hidden among the North Pole's most closely guarded secrets is a very special Christmas tradition known as Santa's Hero Route.
It began years ago, when Santa realized that while much of the world was tucked safely at home celebrating Christmas, there were heroes who were still out serving. Police officers patrolled quiet streets. Firefighters waited at their stations. Paramedics and dispatchers stood ready to answer the next call. Military members served far from home.
And behind every one of those heroes was a family whose Christmas might look a little different.
Some celebrated early. Some celebrated late. Some waited for Mom or Dad to come home. And some spent Christmas miles apart.
Santa knew these families deserved a little extra Christmas magic.
So, with the help of his elves, he created a secret route-one made especially for the families behind the uniform.
The Hero Route.
In Santa's Hero Route, readers are invited into the magic of the North Pole to discover the secret history behind one of Santa's most meaningful Christmas traditions. It's a heartwarming story of service, sacrifice, family, and the many different ways Christmas can be celebrated when someone you love has an important job to do.
Created especially for first responder and military families, Santa's Hero Route reminds children that Santa hasn't forgotten about families like theirs.
In fact, he has a special route just for them.
Because Christmas doesn't have to happen at the same time-or in the same way-for the magic to find you.
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