Free Christmas Gift for Local Families... Author Releases High-Quality Video Storybook for Kids' Quiet Time

Looking for a cozy, 13-minute break during the busy holiday season?

Local author and resident Ed Morykwas has just released a completely free, high-production video storybook on YouTube as a gift to the community. The story, "Aurora and the Whispering Jewels," is perfect for family quiet time, bedtime, or classroom breaks for children aged 3–8.

The Unique Story:
Unlike typical cartoons, this is a fully narrated digital book that tells how Santa Claus at the North Pole meets Aurora Periwinkle, a smart young scientist from the South Pole.

• The video is 13 minutes long—the perfect length for a quick, calming activity.
• It features professional voice acting (including Santa!), original music, and page-turning illustrations, designed to feel exactly like reading a high-quality physical book.
• It is 100% free and ad-free, making it a safe and stress-free resource for parents and teachers.

A Gift for the Community:
"I wanted to create something beautiful, high-quality, and completely free that would encourage kids to sit down with their families and make a memory together. It's my small way of giving back this Christmas."

The video is already optimized as a Read Aloud resource and is ideal for long-distance grandparents looking for a shared virtual activity. You can watch the full free story here:

https://SouthPoleChristmas.net

About the Author:
Ed Morykwas is a retired middle school teacher and a Patch contributor since 2013. He wrote "Aurora and the Whispering Jewels" for his two grandkids, and now he's happy to share it as a video book with you. The story features illustrations by Phoebe Cho and is performed by a talented cast of family and friends whose voices and music bring Aurora's story to life.