Santa Claus [Hardcover]

Rod Green (Author), Carol Wright (Illustrator), Simon Danaher (Illustrator), Jon Lucas (Illustrator)

Book Description

Have you ever wondered how Santa's sleigh really works? Or what reindeer eat? Or just how big the North Pole's mailroom must be? Well, this Christmas all of your questions will be answered with this ultimate book of SANTA CLAUS. This is your lavish behind the scenes tour of the history, the mystery, and the magic of Jolly Saint Nick. Learn all about the clothes, the elves, and the gadgets that make the man. Find out all the secrets about the man who makes miracles happen every December 25th.

Did you know...

Santa's suit was once green and that the red suit was spun from the finest spun spider silk?

Santa's sleigh has a magic cargo hold that can never be full?

New Reindeer are constantly in training to be the next Comet or Cupid or Donner...?

Features thirty-two pages jam packed with never before heard top secret information about Santa Claus. An incredible design, flaps, fold-outs and holiday memorabilia make this the must have gift this Christmas.

SANTA CLAUS Includes:

Holiday gift tag stickers

An authentic naughty and nice list

Santa's route map

A double-gatefold look inside Santa's workshop

A replica of the Elves worker handbook

Mrs. Claus's very own cookie recipe

Genuine North Pole gift tag stickers

And much, much more!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rod Green has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. He has written and edited books featuring licensed children's characters such as Mr Bean, Merlin the Magical Puppy, Thunderbirds and Engie Benjy, as well as a wide range of adult non-fiction. He lives in Surrey, England, with his wife and seven-year-old son, who believes he once actually did catch a glimpse of the real Father Christmas... --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (October 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416927581
• ISBN-13: 978-1416927587
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Christmas

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Christmas Book, September 23, 2006

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Mary in Plano (Plano, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Santa Claus (Hardcover)

Just got this book at our school book fair (full price, of course). It is beautiful! It includes facts about the North Pole and artic animals, then goes into information about Santa's house, workshop, the elves, reindeer, etc. There is a page about the mail room, Santa's snowsuit, and a recipe for cookies from Mrs. Claus. If you like books such as Fairyopolis, Pirateology, Princess Primer, etc - this one is very similar. We will not tire of reviewing this book every winter.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps The Magic Alive!!, December 28, 2006

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Dr. T. Luckett (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa Claus (Hardcover)

I have two daughters, ages 5 and 10. While my 5 year-old is very much into Santa and the whole experience, my 10 year-old very much wants to believe, but has her doubts. This book was just perfect for both of them. It was the last copy available at Target on Dec. 23rd, and the cover illustration jumped off of the page and caught my eye. I grabbed it immediately. Inside, I was thrilled to see the incredible imagination and detail that the author put into the creation of this book. I first shared the book with my 5 year-old, who was really taken in by the bright colors, pictures of the elves, the toy room, and learning about the Christmas feast. For my oldest daughter, all of the "real-world" scientific questions needed to be answered as to how Santa can even exist. This book mixed enough plausible science into the magic of the holiday to make it believable for her. Especially intriguing to her were the pull-out items from the book which included a map of the world which illustrates the zig-zag route Santa follows, the newspaper clipping from New York City (I believe) where people told of seeing Santa in the sky and confirming it was NOT an airplane, and the explanation of how Santa stops time to make his deliveries. My 10 year-old LOVED this book!

There are so many holiday traditions from when I was a child that have faded from my life. I look at having this book around as being the start of a new tradition which helps keep the magic of Christmas alive for my children. For my oldest daughter, the ability to believe in Santa is somethinhg that I feel helps to maintain that innocence that we see in children for just a little bit longer. This book is really something that can be shared by the entire family. Worth buying.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring The Magic Of Christmas Home....., November 12, 2006

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L. Alpert "monkeymom" (california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa Claus (Hardcover)

My youngest is 5 this year, and as I see the magic of believing shine in his bright eyes I realize that this may be the last year. I also realize that with his amazing 5 year old imagination, passion, love and just plain innocence that this is to be THE year.
This is going to be the year I don't rush around trying to please everyone on my list, shop till I drop, & bake until I faint. I am going to immerse myself in my sons view of Christmas. I am going to go slowly and create as many memories for he & I as I can. I am going to live in this season, minute by minute and relish being a part of his dream.
And so, as we grab this book each night and climb up into bed and explore in utter fascination the detail in every nook and cranny of this beautifully illustrated book I am grateful.
Thank you for creating a book that is so stunning that it can awaken the magic in the over scheduled self absorbed parent, and remind me that the true gift of the season is always with us.
This book is worth every single penny.