“They Come Off the Ice” featured on the CCBC’s 2025 Happy Holidays Book List

They Come Off the Ice is listed as a pick for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Happy Holidays Book List!

Winter in Canada is a cold, dark season. But that doesn’t stop Canadians from gathering together with friends, family and community. Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate various holidays including Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years, and others!

 In They Come Off the Ice, debut Inuit author Andrea Andersen introduces young readers to a unique celebration that takes place in Inuit communities across Labrador: Nalujuit night! 

Each January 6th, also known as Old Christmas night, something comes lurking off the ice and into town. With their faces hidden, long sticks in their hands, and carrying bags full of . . . candy? The beings approach in the snowy darkness. What do they want? Knock, Knock, Knock Open the door if you dare!

See the whole list HERE!