If You Met Santa

Catch Santa on his downtime in this clever, eyecatching board book by a New York Times bestselling illustrator of Dear Girl! Perfect for anyone who loves Christmas! If you met Santa, you would see a whole new side to him! Did you know that Santa loves starting snowball fights and swimming with polar bears? Choose which of his beard styles you like best and go for a walk through the Candy Cane Forest with him and Mrs. Claus! Learn all the ways Santa gets cozy at home after his big night delivering toys to girls and boys. Even Santa likes to cut loose and relax! Little ones excited about Christmas will LOVE this clever board book that gives us a peek behind the curtain of the big man in the red suit.

Catch Santa on his downtime in this clever, eyecatching board book by a New York Times bestselling illustrator of Dear Girl! Perfect for anyone who loves Christmas! If you met Santa, you would see a whole new side to him! Did you know that Santa loves starting snowball fights and swimming with polar bears? Choose which of his beard styles you like best and go for a walk through the Candy Cane Forest with him and Mrs. Claus! Learn all the ways Santa gets cozy at home after his big night delivering toys to girls and boys. Even Santa likes to cut loose and relax! Little ones excited about Christmas will LOVE this clever board book that gives us a peek behind the curtain of the big man in the red suit.

The fourth book in the New York Times-bestselling Magnolia Says DON'T! series that started with If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! is another loud and cautionary tale of what not to do...when you visit Santa. If your dad says you're going to meet a bearded guy with a red suit and a bag full of treasures...he is not talking about meeting a pirate! But Magnolia has already invited the misbehaving swashbuckler to jump in line to meet Santa. So what if pirates are on the Naughty List? She'll just teach this one to change his scurvy ways--no plundering or sword-fighting or plank-walking allowed! Plus, Santa is happy to hear everyone's wish list. Right? It's YO HO HO versus HO HO HO in this rowdy and raucous holiday guide on how not to meet Santa, from Elise Parsley, the bestselling creator of If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, DON'T!

Wondering why he is still getting presents, even when Santa knew how naughty he had been that day, Jeremy asks, "Santa, why did you bring me presents?" "Ahhh, the question I hoped you'd ask. Let me tell you a story to help answer your question."

Children that believe in Santa Claus have millions of questions they would ask if they could talk to the real man. In this book Tai the child, try’s to get answers to why some kids get presents and others may not. Santa skillfully dodges the questions by explaining what Christmas means and who the holiday honors. Your child may identify with the child in this book who stays up one Christmas Eve to met and ask questions. What questions would your child ask?

It all started when Jeff Guinn was assigned to write a piece full of little-known facts about Christmas for his paper, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A few months later, he received a call from a gentleman who told him that he showed the story to an important friend who didn’t think much of it. And who might that be? asked Jeff. The next thing he knew, he was whisked off to the North Pole to meet with this “very important friend,” and the rest is, well, as they say, history. An enchanting holiday treasure, The Autobiography of Santa Claus combines solid historical fact with legend to deliver the definitive story of Santa Claus. And who better to lead us through seventeen centuries of Christmas magic than good ol’ Saint Nick himself? Families will delight in each chapter of this new Christmas classic—one per each cold December night leading up to Christmas!

Who doesn't love Santa Claus? From award-winning photographer Ron Cooper comes a beautifully curated collection of fifty professional Santas from across the country. We Are Santa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who slip into the red suit to spread Christmas cheer. Before and after portraits, behind-the-scenes stories of custom made costumes and specialized training, and surprising anecdotes of on-the-job encounters bring these Santas to life. Just as Humans of New York captures the lives of everyday people, We Are Santa celebrates the humanity of everyday Santas. From a third-generation Kris Kringle to an Orthodox Jew who has been playing Santa for fifty years, Cooper's portraits are a testament to the holiday spirit. When Santa Mike, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic, meets a six-year-old girl with a prosthetic hand just like his own, he says, "Her eyes got big, and she threw her arms around my neck. It was the highlight of my season. That's why I’m Santa."

For Catherine, Santa Claus represents happiness, the spirit of good cheer, generosity, hope and innocence. The author feels the love of family and believing in Santa Claus are the most important aspects of the holiday season. Catherine learned from her mother that when just one person in the house believes in Santa Claus, there is Christmas joy for everyone. This story is about her oldest child, when he was a young boy. The premise is Henry's belief in Santa Claus is tested by his friend's disbelief, but after meeting Santa Claus, Henry realizes what he knows to be true is not affected by the beliefs of others. Meet Henry and enjoy his Santa Claus story.

This book is about a little girl, Katie Ann, who celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah. Her friends tell her she can't celebrate both holidays, so she writes to Santa Claus to ask what she should do. After reading Katie's letter, Santa Claus decides he also needs help from someone. Who does Santa Claus need help from? Who does he call? Find out when you read, When Santa Claus Met Hanukkah Harry. This book is beautifully illustrated in vibrant colors and the entire book is done in rhyme! Although this story is about a little girl who celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah, the story line is appropriate for any child. It give you, the parent, an opportunity to discuss the basic principles of different religions such as kindness, acceptance, peace and love. Also, the similar aspects of religion such as ritual, worship and celebration. By allowing your child to learn about how different religions celebrate it will help foster a greater understanding and respect for others...