Santa from Cincinnati / Judi Barrett ; illustrated by Kevin Hawks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781442429932 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 1442429933 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2012.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | 004-008. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Santa Claus > Fiction. |
Genre: | Christmas fiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | E BARRE J (Text) | 33126018536403 | JChristmas Fiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | E BARRE J (Text) | 33126018536411 | JChristmas Fiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2012 October
Gr 1â3âBarrett explains Santa's origins in the form of a personal memoir, complete with appealing scrapbook-style "photo" layouts. It's no surprise that Santa was jolly from birth, always loved cookies, and uttered "ho, ho, ho" as his first words. But who knew that his dad made toys in a basement workshop and that the annual toy distribution was a way to declutter the house? Actually, Santa's life was more normal than one might guess. He played baseball, joined a rock band, held various part-time jobs, learned to drive, and even attended the high school prom. It was in college, where he met the future Mrs. Claus, as well as his future employees, the elves, that his career destiny solidified. His thriving enterprise continues to this day, and, though he's a bit older and rounder, he keeps up with the trends. Kids needn't fear any missed deliveries because Santa's sleigh is now jet-propelled and equipped with a GPS! Clever and original, the story is made even more appealing by the dynamic acrylic paintings. Hawkes is a master of at rendering expressive faces and humorous details. A surefire hit for holiday storytimes.âLinda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library
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