The Cinnamon Radar Christmas

Nikoleta has one Christmas wish: to have Papa home. While she waits through winter days, she finds ways to send her love across the mountains—and hopes it will reach him in time.

With Uncle Gregory, the ride to kindergarten becomes a giggling adventure. In Yiayia Nikolitsa’s kitchen, Nikoleta bakes a star cookie with cinnamon and a special purpose. Then Aunt Agatha and Aunt Bessy help her fold paper cranes and count down the sleeps until Christmas. Could the cookie’s cinnamon scent guide Papa home? Nikoleta has a clever idea ready for their goodnight video call, but the miles still separate them, and Christmas is getting closer.

The Cinnamon Radar Christmas is a cozy picture-book story about a child’s hopeful wait, the small rituals that make a family feel close, and the joy of preparing a welcome for someone you love. With wintry scenes, affectionate family moments, and a playful cinnamon-scented plan, it’s a warm read-aloud for preschoolers and a sweet choice for sharing at Christmas.