Discover the true meaning of the holidays with Santa's Favorite Story.
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Santa goes for a walk in the woods to get in shape for Christmas deliveries. However, he gets tired and ends up falling asleep under a tree. When the forest animals gather 'round him and he tells them he might be too tired to deliver the presents this year, an alarmed fox asks, "Does that mean there won't be a Christmas anymore?" Santa replies, "No, no no...Christmas hasn't got anything to do with me." And he tells them his favorite story -- about the first Christmas, when Jesus the Son of God was born. He concludes, "Love was the gift God gave to us on the first Christmas, and it still is, you know. And this love is far better than any presents I can ever deliver." Re-energized by his remembering of the story, he and the animals return to his house to prepare for Christmas and deliver the presents.
This is an equally fun and meaningful story. The illustrations are lovely, too. I plan to make the reading of this book a part of our family's Christmas tradition.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"No, no, no," said Santa in a kindly voice, "Christmas hasn't got anything to do with me. Sit down and I'll tell you all the story of the first Christmas."
"Santa's Favorite Story" is an attractively illustrated (with watercolors) picture book for children, which helps to de-emphasize Santa's role in Christmas, and helps to place the focus where it should belong. I'm sure the real Saint Nicholas would agree that it's part of his favorite story as well! (For more on the real St. Nicholas, take a look at "The Saint Nicholas Secret," by Dennis E. Engleman, available here at Amazon.com.)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I stumbled across this title several years ago and it has become my favorite. When the animals at the North Pole find Santa too tired to make his rounds the animals are afraid there will be not Christmas. But Santa reassures them he is not what Christmas is really about and tells them the reason for the season. Beautiful illustrations too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Santa's Favorite Story
Everyone in our family loves the beautiful artwork and simple story of this book. A beautiful addition to our Christmas collection.
Published 1 month ago by Niesha Richardson
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's ok
I wanted to be able to bring the story of Santa and Jesus together for my 3 year old. He loves reading this book... but it's just santa telling the story of Jesus' birth.
Published 3 months ago by S013
5.0 out of 5 stars
How do you tell youngsters
My granddaughters are at that age where Santa and God are confusing. This book made that decision for me. It was recommeded by a friend of mine at church.
Published 3 months ago by Judi Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Santa's Favoritie Story a true winner!
I love, love, LOVE this book! And I am so pleased to see it is still available. This is a priceless, easy to read and easy to hear, story that blends and weaves the secular and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kathie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Great way to include the story of the birth of Jesus and Santa Claus. My kids love the book and it's a great addition to our other Christmas books.
Published 3 months ago by Amy Lumpkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good combination of Santa and the Nativity Story
Although it was out of stock when I ordered it, and it didn't come until after Christmas I really am pleased with this purchase (I just put it up for next year). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alli K
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story
I enjoy how this story ties the real Christmas story to Santa. My son really enjoyed the story. We got one for all of the preschoolers in our family.
Published 4 months ago by Tonto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful story!!!!!!
The delivery of this book was super fast. I read it to my grandchildren on Christmas Eve and they enjoyed it so much. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dian Placer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice way to tie both meaning of Christmas
I liked this book for my daughter. It had nice, almost watercoler like, illustrations. The story line was also a nice way to tie in both the story of Christ birth and Santa Claus.
Published 4 months ago by carriedbear
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jesus and Santa
This is a good story for those who celebrate the true meaning of Christmas but also want to incorporate Santa.
Published 4 months ago by NotAny76
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