Book Details:
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 7/1/2007
- Pages: 32
- Reading Level: Age 2 and Up
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Julie Stiegemeyer has authored more than twenty books for children, including picture books and board books. She has also written for magazines, newspapers, and devotional books. In addition to writing, Julie teaches English, and she enjoys speaking about writing for children and adults. Julie, her husband and son live in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Find out more at www.juliestiegemeyer.net.
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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By Amy Pass
Format:Hardcover
We bought this book when my daughter was 2.5 to help her understand the idea of Santa, and she's been bringing us this book to read over & over for the last year! The book is simple and sweet. It tells one story of St. Nicolas secretly giving money to a family so that the girls in the family could have a dowry & get married. Then it talks about how St. Nicolas continued giving to people. Other people gave to each other. And the stories of St. Nicolas spread all over the world. People called him Father Christmas, which is where Santa comes from. The book also talks about Jesus as the greatest gift that God gives to us and how we remember the gift of Jesus at Christmas.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story Of The Christmas Legend by Julie Stiegemeyer is a picturebook rendition of the historical roots of Father Christmas. Recounting the life of Saint Nicholas, a pastor in fourth-century Lycia (modern-day Turkey) whose generosity was so profound that he became known as "Father Christmas" and legends circulated about his home in the North Pole and his tradition of distributing gifts on Christmas Eve. Moving, realistic color illustrations by Chris Ellison bring heart to this true story of Christian compassion and inspiration.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I can't wait to give this as a gift to my nieces, nephews and a lot of my friends' children. I know my own kids are going to love it. This is a stunningly beautiful children's book! The paintings are amazing and beautiful. The story is powerful and really helps people understand what Christmas is all about. And the best thing is that there really was a man named Nicholas. You are going to love this book.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
What a beautiful book! Full of great information about a real man. If your family observes St. Nicholas' Day -- December 6 -- you'll definitely want this book!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By trumpetmama
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked this book a lot and it accomplished the purpose for which it was purchased...we don't "do" Santa with our kids, but I wanted them to know that there really was a man named St. Nicholas and who he was and what he did. My daughter really loved this book, and I think it will become a Christmas tradition. It's nice that the real St. Nicholas loved the Lord and was a Christian, and that that was his motivation for giving gifts. I want my children to understand why we give gifts and more importantly, to understand the precious gift of Jesus as Savior, and I felt like this book was a nice Christmas complement.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By L. Grillo
Format:Hardcover
I did like the book but if you like a little more detail this is not for you. It is great if you only have a few moments to read to your little one. It only told of one good deed of the saint. It does tell of his faith in our Lord but still not much detail. I would like more on his childhood and how he grew to be so loving and kind. I would like more detail on his faith. If you know of such a book please let me know. yrosemarie@yahoo.com
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By M. Goos
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
In our house, we don't stress Santa Claus at Christmas, we try and stress giving to others who need it and that it is Jesus's birthday. But we don't outright say Santa is a myth.
This book does a great job for young kids in describing who Saint Nicholas was, why we might model giving after him (the story describes a single act of his) and how he is referred to in other places (Father Christmas and Santa Claus). It makes it a bit easier to deal with Santa.
This book does a great job for young kids in describing who Saint Nicholas was, why we might model giving after him (the story describes a single act of his) and how he is referred to in other places (Father Christmas and Santa Claus). It makes it a bit easier to deal with Santa.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
dd "loves it" ~ Based on what's believed to be Historical Fact with a little fictionalization.
November 21, 2007
By Luv Books
Format:Paperback
Just read this book to my dd & she states that she "really loves it". We teach that Santa Claus is based on a real man who died long ago, and that he did very kind things because of obeying Jesus Christ's teachings. We'll enjoy having this book around this Christmas season to remind us of the caring & loving acts of Saint Nicholas. This story covers 1 incident in his life which show his kindness & generousity & gives emphasis as to why he was like that - because that was his way to show Jesus' love to others. The author comments on how he's now known as Father Christmas. There's a note to the "grown-up" that explains a few facts concerning Saint Nicholas and a glossary that explains some words/places. We love the colorful & life-like pictures. Hope this review will help someone! Have fun reading!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
I bought this book for my children as we celebrated our first Feast of St. Nicholas, and I was very pleased with it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Catharine Duncan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Holiday necessity
When children ask Santa questions this is a good book to have on hand to read to them for understanding
Published 3 months ago by Alta B.Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
great story to know
the pictures and storytelling are great even for a young child to learn of the story that led later into the one many now celebrate as Santa Claus. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mindy Fugarino
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an every year to every child staple in our mininstry
It a non denominational FACTUAL telling of St. Nicholas... the story makes kids go Ahhhhh That's who Santa Clause is and why he does what he does! For Love's sake alone!
Published 5 months ago by BEA
5.0 out of 5 stars
A blessing and a treasure
I purchased this book for a friend who plays the role of Santa or St. Nicolas for donations to children's related charities. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jason Reynolds
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best children's book on the market, but I'd clarify and add
I grew up in Germany where Christmas was a religious holiday and St. Nicholas' eve was when presents were given. We would leave our shoes out on Dec. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deborah
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, but lacking some necessary details
First off, nowhere inside the book does the name Santa Claus, or the connection between Saint Nicholas and the modern concept of Santa, appear. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A.J.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Twaddly
I had high hopes for this book based on the reviews, but now that it has arrived it is going right back. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kathy Livingston
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT!
I was facing this issue of connecting Santa to Jesus. This is something that I think is lost in the season. I saw this book and purchased it for a Christmas Eve present. Read more
Published 18 months ago by cmhwolfe
3.0 out of 5 stars
St. Nicholas was a member of the early unified Christian Church, not...
An important historical clarifcation to make is that Saint Nikolaos (original Greek spelling) or St. Read more
Published 19 months ago by stavra xanthakos
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