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Special thanks to Penguin Young Readers for sponsoring this very special post featuring a new holiday tradition.
We are starting a new tradition in our home to bring kindness back to Christmas with the North Pole Ninjas! The North Pole Ninjas, Mission Christmas, a new book by Tyler Knott Gregson and Sarah Linden is in Stores Now and recommended for ages 4 – 8. Emmy at age 6 (almost 7) absolutely loved this gift set. Her eyes showed so much excitement when I surprised her with this gorgeously illustrated picture book that retells the ancient legend the North Pole Ninjas use for new recruits.
As we read the book, we started talking about why kindness, listening to others, and spreading joy means to those around us. We also discussed how it gives us a warm feeling in our own hearts when we are kind and do something nice for others.
The North Pole Ninjas gift set comes complete with a plush and huggable “sensei” to guide Ninjas on their journey. This is the perfect antidote to worrying about whether your child has been naughty or nice, and Emmy really enjoyed cuddling with hers as we read the story.
The story talks about how you may not know that Santa has a team of special elves selected for their ability to help carry out top-secret missions that are all about helping, giving, caring, and listening, but he does! Anyone who receives this box is called upon to help carry out those top-secret missions with a bit of stealth and an open heart.
Emmy and I sat down with the Christmas tree sparkling in the background and mugs of hot cocoa in front of us to do some planning for the 50 Ninja missions we were provided packed in a special envelope. Emmy even downloaded the North Pole Ninjas pledge card here!
We are going to have so much fun doing these and we can’t wait to share them with you in the coming weeks!
Oh what a terrific idea. Have been wracking my brain for a small gift for grandson to go along with his usual Christmas present, his 1/2 yearly contribution to his Education Savings Plan. This would great for him!! Hope I win!!!!
My favorite Christmas memory has to be Christmas 2 years ago when it was my 3rd child’s first Christmas. Seeing all 3 kids Christmas morning and knowing our family was complete. Happy warm fuzzy memories. I would love this book to add to our collection, thank you for the chance.
The North Pole Ninjas look so cute. I will have to get this for my little niece and nephew. My favorite memories are Christmas Eve dinner at my aunts house with all my cousins.
That’s such a great idea! The world needs more kindness, and it starts with us and our families.
North Pole Ninjas sounds wonderful. There’s a severe shortage of kindness these days, and we need to show our children how important it is to make that a thing of the past.
Love this! Such a great idea for starting new traditions. We moved out of state from our family, definitely needing some great new traditions.
The concept behind the North Pole Ninjas is so cool. Such a valuable lesson for the kids.
Really cool – never heard of the North Pole Ninjas before but loving the concept! Now I’m wondering if my nieces would like this… I’m sure they would.
What a beautiful idea! I love that the North Pole Ninjas promote the true meaning of the holidays; good and kindness.
What a positive message! I love the idea of this for the holidays.
How cute is that?!! I love it! I will be getting this for my son for christmas! I think he would love it!
I love the North Pole Ninjas. What a great way to spread kindness. When I was growing up I enjoyed going to my grandparent’s place on Christmas Eve.
This is a fantastic way for the kids to show kindness during the holidays. I can see this becoming a great family tradition.
I’ve never seen these, so cute! I love that they really help encourage the important behaviors during the holidays. Kindness is easily forgotten in the hustle and bustle. My daughter would love this!
I would love to share the North Pole Ninjas book with our 7 year old! He is my stepson and has only been in my life for a few years, so we are still establishing holiday traditions with him.
That looks like such a cute idea. I think I prefer this to the mischievous elf.
This is such a cute little book and I love the sensei. What a fun holiday tradition.
How fun! One of my favorite things about Christmas is all of the fun holiday traditions my family has. Looks like this would be a great one to add in!
My family would love to adopt a new holiday tradition. I think it would be fun for the kids!
I love the sweet idea behind these North Pole Ninjas! We have ours and they are starting their mission this week!
The world needs more kindness, especially now. I would love to have a copy of the North Pole Ninjas for my boys so that they can focus on how to treat other instead of worrying about what gifts will be under the tree.
What a fun book for kids!! I love finding ways to help my kids pay it forward what a sweet idea for a book!
This set is too cute! I love how the North Pole Ninjas help promote kindness. It’s something the world could definitely use more of right now!
What a fun tradition to start with the kids! This world can definitely use some more kindness right now
The North Pole Ninjas looks like a great tradition to start. I love the stuffy that comes with it. It would be a great gift idea.
My girls would love The North Pole Ninjas. I will have to pick up a copy to read with them this weekend.
That has got to be the most adorable thing ever! North pole ninjas! So cute! My kid would love it!
Yes, bring back kindness, please! I’ve never heard of the North Pole Ninjas, but I’m going to get them for my kids! Thanks!
This is a great way to teach kids to be kind and think of others. I thin it is really important to teach them early so it becomes a habit later in life.
LOVE this! We need some North Pole ninjas in our house!
We need more kindness more than ever. Especially at Christmas, thanks for teaching your kids.
This is really amazing! It’s more than just a toy! I love that this can encourage kids do kindness these holidays!
This is an amazing way to teach kids to kindness! Love that it comes with a very cute toy! My daughter will love this!
The North Pole Ninjas Mission Christmas is an awesome gift idea for any child. I love it teaches the kids that the reward can be the gift of kindness. It comes with the little Sensei character too which is awesome. Thanks for sharing this awesome book set.
What a lovely book for kids! We can’t ever teach our kids too much kindness! I love book sets like this-thanks for the great gift idea for the holidays!
What a lovely way to encourage kids to do more for their community and spread kindness to others this Christmas! I love that there’s a story book! I’m sure my daughter will like this as well!
This is a fantastic idea. I think its a great book and right now in my area a lot of kids could use this. I think I need to get this for my kiddos, they’d enjoy it and really learn something!
This is so adorable! I think teaching kindness is so important! The world definitely needs more of it!
These pole ninjas are super cute. What a fun way to teach the kids about kindness.
My youngest son would love this book and the ninjas. I think it is a great way to teach them about kindness.
This looks like such a cute reading set!
I love these types of gifts that get children into reading.
This is really great. I think that my girls would really love this book. Anything about kindness is always great!
I have always loved Christmas so I have so many memories but my favorite time is always when my daughter opens presents. I love watching her get gifts!
Sounds good to me. And oh yes, bring on the hot chocolate. Tis the season for it, and woohoo!
I LOVE this idea! My kids love to read and help others, so it is perfect for them.
Ooooo how fun!!!! My day would love this!!!!!!! I will have to get this for her so she can read it!
I absolutely love this! This is a great way to take kids’ minds off of what’s under the tree and puts them on “what can I do for someone this Christmas?”. Awesome!
I think this is beyond adorable! I love the Ninja idea a great modern spin on the holidays that is fun for kids and I would like to download the Ninja pledge for myself!
These look so cool! My kids would freak if he showed up this year instead of their elves!
Such an adorable review. I love it. This book looks perfect for my little ones.