Meet The Grinch at B&N Northgate

Join Barnes & Noble Northgate in Seattle, WA on Saturday, December 12th, 2026, at 12PM PST as we welcome The Grinch to celebrate his new book HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX, with a special storytime and a photo op with The Grinch.

Bonus: Each ticket comes with a copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKET OPTIONS

Adult & Child HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX Admission - $22.10 (Admission + one copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX) ***LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE***: This ticket includes:

• One copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX.
• Admission to the event space and photo line for one adult and one child under the age of 12 + with The Grinch.

Solo HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX Admission - $22.10 (Admission + one copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX) ***LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE***: A ticket PER person includes:

• One copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX.
• Admission to the event space and photo line with The Grinch.

--> Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis, and standing room will be provided. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the storytime & photo op. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in standing room behind the seated audience. If you require assistance, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate you.

GUIDELINES

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
• Photos with The Grinch will be taken during the photo op after the storytime of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX on the guest's camera or phone. A B&N bookseller will be on-hand to assist.
• Ticket holders will be admitted into the Grinch storytime & photo op beginning at 11:00AM the day of the event. Check-in will be closed before this time and seating may not be reserved until then. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.
• The authors other books will be available for purchase.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.
• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.
• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.

• All event guidelines are subject to change.

• If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (206) 417-2967
• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 12:00 PM.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Northgate (Seattle, WA) will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS...ACCORDING TO MAX

Everyone's favorite sidekick, Max-aka the Grinch's partner-in-crime-is BACK! And this time, he's the hero of the story. Get Max's point of view on what happened that fateful Christmas Eve in this heartwarming retelling of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Those Whos down in Who-ville loved Christmas, it's true.
And a DOG
Just north of Who-ville...
...Did TOO!

It's time to hear HIS side of the story!

The Grinch and Max live high up on Mt. Crumpit, overlooking the town of Who-ville. Max adores Christmas. It's his favorite day of the year! But the Grinch despises Christmas. In fact, he plans to STEAL Christmas from the Whos-with Max as his helper!

Learn how Max tries to save Christmas-and himself-from the Grinch's awful plans, and how a shocking but wonderful surprise saves the day and grows the Grinch's heart three sizes!

Featuring full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this twist on the classic story is a must-have addition to the libraries of Dr. Seuss fans of all ages!