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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Santa Through the Ages
It has been a while since this book crossed my desk, but I felt I had to give a more informative review than the only other review here to date. While I don't recall all the details of this book I do remember being impressed with the thorough examination of the changes through the centuries of the idea of Santa Claus. I felt this book would be a very good way for an...
Published on June 29, 2001
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3 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
not appropriate for reading in the public schools
This book, while it might be OK for reading at home, was inappropriately read to my 2nd grader's class by some school librarian who apparently thought the whole world is, or should be Christian. On the second page of text, the author describes Jesus Christ as a saviour, which might be true, but this is not what I send my kids to school for. Unfortunately, some school...
Published on June 24, 2000
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Santa Through the Ages,
By A Customer
This review is from: Santa Who? (Library Binding)
It has been a while since this book crossed my desk, but I felt I had to give a more informative review than the only other review here to date. While I don't recall all the details of this book I do remember being impressed with the thorough examination of the changes through the centuries of the idea of Santa Claus. I felt this book would be a very good way for an elementary aged child to learn more about the history of Santa than what they see watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer every December. I am not partial to any organized religion, especially christianity, and I was not offended by this book because I felt it was fairly objective. The author presents a clear picture of all the different people and legends that contributed to our idea of who Santa is.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
interesting and informative,
By Just Me (here and there across the USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Santa Who? (Library Binding)
Very interesting book aimed at children but still entertainin and informative for adults. Addresses the cultural history of Santa. How he started and how the image of him changed through the ages. Covers Saint Nicholas, Santa customs around the world, the decision to make Dec. 25 Christmas Day, Father Christmas, winter solstice, elves in Scandanavian countries, Italy's Befana, early Christmas traditions in America, Washington Irving's description of Santa, Clement Clarke Moore's Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Thomas Nast's early drawings of Santa. Nicely illustrated, as well.
3 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
not appropriate for reading in the public schools,
By A Customer
This review is from: Santa Who? (Hardcover)
This book, while it might be OK for reading at home, was inappropriately read to my 2nd grader's class by some school librarian who apparently thought the whole world is, or should be Christian. On the second page of text, the author describes Jesus Christ as a saviour, which might be true, but this is not what I send my kids to school for. Unfortunately, some school systems allow any books to be read, and purchased if the librarian thinks they are needed. What is needed is some concern for the constitution of the United States here (in Barnard, Vermont!) I guess if you're looking for a book about Santa, this is as good as any, if you're looking for a book to read in school, this is not it!
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Santa Who? by Gail Gibbons (Hardcover - October 27, 1999)
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