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The Car Who Almost Missed Christmas

RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2025.

The first-ever CommonPlace Children’s Tale is now available for pre-order.

What if the grumpiest car in town almost missed Christmas … but found something better?


The Car That Almost Missed Christmas is a whimsical holiday tale of an unkind soul, an unlikely guide, and the Christmas magic of belonging.

Dimensions: 9.25" x 12" linen + foil coffee table book

Details: Pre-Order $28.95 (Retail: $35.95)

  • Local author inspired by local lake town

  • Original art by a local young illustrator

  • A heartwarming holiday keepsake

  • Inspires hope + supports the vulnerable

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This book is perfect for:

  • Kids ages 6–12 who love unforgettable characters and beautiful illustrations

  • Families seeking a meaningful holiday bedtime story

  • Anyone who has ever felt lonely during the holidays

  • Fans of “The Polar Express”, “The Little Engine That Could”, and “Cars” will discover a new Christmas classic for their shelves.

“This story began with my daughter’s surprising Christmas observation: ‘Maybe kids wonder why they feel lonely during the holidays.’ Her simple empathy stopped me in my tracks. Out of that moment came The Car That Almost Missed Christmas—a story to help families slow down, see others, and rediscover the belonging and wonder of Christmas.

— Megan Johnson

MEET THE CREATORS

  • AUTHOR: Megan Johnson is a Pacific Northwest native, published author, speaker, and founder of CommonPlace, a nonprofit publishing house resourcing the under-resourced. She lives in Lake Chelan, WA, with her husband and three children.

  • Maya Cowan, 19, is an artist from Lake Chelan, WA, now studying psychology and playing soccer at Arizona Christian University. Inspired by nature, she paints under the motto, “paint what you love.”