Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein

Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein
Author: Amanda Peet
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553510614

For anyone who's ever asked "Why can't we have a Christmas tree?" comes a lighthearted story about being Jewish during the holiday season—by actress Amanda Peet! Rachel Rosenstein is determined to celebrate Christmas this year—and the fact that her family is Jewish is not going to stop her. In a series of hilarious and heartwarming mishaps, Rachel writes a letter to Santa explaining her cause, pays him a visit at the mall, and covertly decorates her house on Christmas Eve (right down to latkes for Santa and his reindeer). And while Rachel may wrestle with her culture, customs, and love of sparkly Christmas ornaments, she also comes away with a brighter understanding of her own identity and of the gift of friends and family. Inspired by actress Amanda Peet's experience with her own children, Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein is sure to be a new holiday classic! "Will help introduce young readers to other cultures while allowing them to preserve the magic of their own."—Booklist "Actress Peet and her friend/coauthor Troyer, both newcomers to children’s books, handle Rachel’s obsession and her family’s strong sense of religious identity with equal empathy and humor."—Publishers Weekly "There’s lots of humor in the text and in the lively, scribbly, colorful illustrations. But the authors wisely don’t gloss over Rachel’s feelings—which can be common for anyone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas that time of year, a notion that steers the text toward a happy, multi-culti ending."—The Horn Book

Love, Secret Santa

Love, Secret Santa
Author: Sareeta Domingo
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781444953756

All I want for Christmas is . . . you! A festive clean teen romance that could melt even Scrooge's heart! Angel loves everything about Christmas - especially Secret Santa! And this year, her school Secret Santa is A-MA-ZING! The thoughtful gifts from her Secret Santa ALMOST make up for the fact that Angel has to organise the school's charity fund-raising campaign with arty, unreliable Caspar Johnson. But as they work together to plan some fun festive events, Angel realises that Caspar has hidden depths - and a secret that he's hiding behind his easy-going facade. A mysterious hand-made advent calendar encourages Angel to take risks and open her heart - but is she brave enough to tell Caspar how she really feels?

A Bag for Santa

A Bag for Santa
Author: Kendra Esbrook
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1996
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9780692168301

The Real Santa

The Real Santa
Author: Nancy Redd
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593647394

Join one Black family on their journey to discover what Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer! It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel, or the faces on our favorite holiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me? Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for any child looking to see some of themself in Santa Claus.

Dear Santa, Love Texas

Dear Santa, Love Texas
Author: Michele Robbins
Publisher: Familius
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781641702591

On the night before Christmas, Santa mounted his sleigh. The presents were packed; Time to be underway! The night air was chilly, the hour was late-- When a letter came in from a faraway state. Santa is all ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but last-minute letters are arriving from Texas! From a little girl who is wishing for snow, to a bluebonnet, guadalupe bass, and mockingbird all looking for a bit more attention, to the bears asking the reindeer for a play date, each letter contains a humorous request that gets even Santa chuckling. Even better, each letter comes tucked in its own pocket envelope with other delightful extras like cards, money for toll roads, and even a map of Texas! How will Santa respond? It's Texas Christmas magic you'll have to see!

It's Not About You Mr. Santa Claus

It's Not About You Mr. Santa Claus
Author: Soraya Diase Coffelt
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1630472611

Where Did Gift Giving Begin? Christmas is one of the most important holidays celebrated in most countries around the world, yet the true origin of this special day is often missed. Almost everyone equates Santa Claus and the giving of gifts with Christmas, but what event was the catalyst behind this centuries-old tradition? This delightfully illustrated children's story is sure to become a tradition for you and your family as the holiday rolls around each year. Christmas is a special time of celebration and one in which we have time to reflect on what is most important.

Santa in the City

Santa in the City
Author: Tiffany D. Jackson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593110250

A little girl's belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. This is a holiday gift readers will treasure for years to come! It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city. With bold, colorful illustrations that capture the joy of the holidays, this picture book from award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson and illustrator Reggie Brown is not to be missed.

I Believe in Santa Claus

I Believe in Santa Claus
Author: Diane G. Adamson
Publisher: North Star Publications (Miami, FL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780967357102

Highlights the spiritual meaning of Christmas by listing the ways in which Santa Claus has the same characteristics as Jesus has in the Bible.

Bless You, Santa!

Bless You, Santa!
Author: Julie Sykes
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2004
Genre: Cold (Disease)
ISBN: 9781845060046

"Aah, aah, AAH... ATISHOO!" Oh dear! It's Christmas Eve tomorrow and Santa has a very nasty cold.

Latkes for Santa Claus

Latkes for Santa Claus
Author: Janie Emaus
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510759891

//*// Finalist for the 2022 International Book Awards in Children's Picture Book and Children's Religious categories \\*\\ To: Santa From: Anna My new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas, so you’re coming to my house for the very first time. And I think you must be REALLY tired of cookies. I’m going to leave you the best Santa treat ever. Anna is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go. It can't be matzo ball soup—soup in a sleigh with galloping reindeer will never do. It can't be noodle kugel—imagine that by the handful. What a mess! And as certain as Anna is that Santa would devour tzimmes, she knows he just doesn't have the time to sit and enjoy a hearty stew on Christmas Eve. Anna retreats to her thinking corner to figure out the perfect finger food for Santa, not wanting to disappoint him on his very first visit to her house. In this humorous and endearing picture book, blending both Christmas and Hannukah, a little girl and her stepbrother compete to leave Santa the best treats ever. Latkes for Santa Claus concludes with Anna and Michael's winning recipes, ready for children to replicate for Santa in their own kitchens.