The Christmas Lantern

The Christmas Lantern

The Christmas Lantern is a luminous story of Aunt Jo's Christmas gift, that celebrates the joy and deeper meaning of the holiday season. When Aunt Jo gifts her niece, little sister Katie, a radiant Christmas lantern, it sparks a journey through beautiful, festive scenes. As Katie carries the lantern from one holiday setting to another and shares cherished moments with loved ones, she begins to discover the lantern's special significance. 'Aunt Jo made this lantern to keep a light on in your heart. That's what Christmas and Jesus taught us...to give love and to give our hearts." This first edition classic includes: A beautifully designed book reminiscent of your favorite holiday classic - Iconic inspired art and illustrations of holiday scenes with festive charm - A touching story for children and adults alike - It makes a perfect gift to anyone in the family - A story your family and friends will love to memorize and make a part of your holiday tradition! - The Christmas Lantern is a heartwarming reminder of the reason for the season. George Stager's first children's literary work was inspired by his deep love of Christmas, his loving Aunt Jo and family. The Christmas Lantern has been widely celebrated by his friends and colleagues and will surely be an inspiring edition to your holiday collection of classics. George Stager III has always found solace in poetry, journaling, and writing, using these outlets as a means of escape and self-expression. From a young age, his passion for storytelling, crafting magical event spaces, and creating stunning holiday decorations ignited his creativity. Growing up in Troy, Michigan, George spent countless hours writing poems and stories, journaling about his life, and finding peace in his words. Now an adult, George takes great pride in sharing his stories, bringing joy and excitement to his readers. His tales, drawn from universal memories and experiences, resonate with readers of all ages. When George is not writing, he enjoys staying active by traveling to new destinations, attending live concerts (front row of course), and diving into his various passions, from event planning and charity work to home decor. George is also a talented musician. His music, released under the stage name 'GS3, ' can be found across digital platforms world wide. Through his work, George hopes to inspire readers to pursue their dreams relentlessly, embrace the challenges of personal growth, and always keep striving toward improvement. Faith, dreams, and goals are at the core of his message. Thank you for joining George on this literary journey-he can't wait to share more stories that uplift, inspire, and bring warmth to every season of life. Meghan Melotik has always been prone to creating. As a child growing up her mom would purchase her and her siblings sketch books that she would fill up with whatever inspired her. She always involved herself with new creative challenges taking classes school for drawing sculpture, and digital art. Meghan is best known for her whimsical subject matters and bright bold murals. Meghan hopes her art will invoke a sense of connection; "Everyone has imaginations and dreams that are awe-inspiring. Ultimately I hope to contribute to the sense that seeing creation inspires creation."