Jolly Old Santa Claus [Hardcover]

Sparkie (Author), George Hinke (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

This title is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Santa Claus works with his elves to get the toys ready for Christmas Eve, visits all the boys and girls with his presents for them, and relaxes back at home after his work is done. George Hinke's superb artwork captures the magic of Santa's Christmas Eve preparations.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The book whole author was known only as "Sparkie", was first published by IDEALS magazine in 1961.This collectors edition featres the finely crafted oil paintings by George Hinke. Hinke was born in Berlin, Germany in 1883 and schooled in a classic style of painting. In addition to Santa Claus, Mr. Hinke's subjects included American small-town life, American flags, and religious scenes--all in his classic, nostalgic style.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candy Cane Press; 2 edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824940806
• ISBN-13: 978-0824940805
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Jolly Old Santa Claus, November 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jolly Old Santa Claus (Hardcover)

I was elated when I found this book. I bought it for my children, but was VERY disappointed to see the both the text AND the pictures had been changed! How can they get by with saying they are "featuring the finely crafted oil paintings by George Hinke along with the original prose story", when both have been altered. I still have a copy of the original so I can compare. They also reduced the picture size and put in big fancy lettering. Who cares about the lettering... what made people fall in love with the book was the pictures!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I remember this from when I was little., November 29, 2003

By 

Felicia A. Wilkie (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jolly Old Santa Claus (Hardcover)

My grandmother kept the soft copy my mom had as a little girl and only had it out on Christmas. I would sit for hours staring at the artwork oblivious to the actual story. After my grandmother passed away we lost the book. I found this newer copy a few years ago and at first was very excited until I got a good look at it. The artwork is the same except the original version had full page illustrations without all the extra colored text and the black lines outlining ragged edges of the artwork. I feel this ruins the book for those of us who remember the original copy. Can't someone simply reprint the original version without all the updated goo-gunk??? I'd buy a few copies of the orginal re-print in a heartbeat!!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I thought I was going nuts!!, December 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jolly Old Santa Claus (Hardcover)

I had to come see the reviews for this book. I got this book last year for Christmas from my mother. It was my oldest sons first Christmas, and it was thrilling to see they reprinted this book. I remember reading the original, a book that was owned by a Great Aunt who lent it to us ,and was returned when she has grandchildren. I remember the text being on the back, and if I am not wrong, wasn't there a picture of the elves sleeping?? The pictures seem cut up. It is wonderful to see that this book remains in some form today, however, I wish they just reprinted the original as was. It was a beautiful book and it now butchered.