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Santa Claus, Inc.
by Linda Ford[From the back cover:] Do you know the truth about Santa? Nick Martin thought he did, until he found out that there really is a Santa Claus. Santa Claus, Inc., that is. Believe it or not, Nick's parents want him to be Santa Claus! But Nick doesn't think the Santa-life is for him. The reindeer won't cooperate, the elves go on strike, and Nick just can't seem to get the hang of steering that cool antigravity sleigh. Can Nick ever escape the North Pole? Or will he be left out in the Cold?" Bookshare has all the books about Nick's funny Christmas adventures trying to help his Grandfather, Santa Claus, even though he's afraid of heights, is allergic to reindeer and doesn't like them and thinks being Santa is the most boring job in the world. Look for these fast paced, short chapter books: The Santa Solution, Santa S.O.S., The Santa Season and The Santa Contest.
Santa Claus, the Movie: The Legend of Santa Claus
by Mary OliverThis is a story for kids of all ages. Have you ever wondered how Santa met and began working with the elves? Find out in this book.
Santa Claus: The World's Number One Toy Expert
by Maria FrazeeSanta Claus has his own ways of knowing more about children and toys than anyone else in the world. On Christmas morning, Santa Claus gives the exact right toy to the exact right kids, 99.9% of the time.
Santa Doesn’t Break House Rules
by Dr Jennifer CamulliGrace is eagerly preparing for Christmas and wants to share the joy with her friend and neighbour, Theo. She invites him to play in the snow, to eat Christmas cookies, and to write a list to Santa. But Theo is angry and says he doesn’t like Christmas or Santa. Grace sets out to understand what is causing Theo to feel this way. She comes up with a plan and hopes it will restore his joy for the Christmas season. This book is the first of its kind to use QR codes to promote an inclusive experience in one book. Each page of text provides an audio narration by the author as well as American Sign Language (ASL) narration by Joel Barish, a deaf social media influencer. In this way, the book is accessible to all readers and listeners, including the blind/low vision* and deaf communities. *Audio description (i.e. alternative text) of the illustrations is provided in the eBook version.
Santa Dog (Barkley's School for Dogs #9)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesAt the dog run in the park, Barkley's classmates meet Jingles. He is a jolly Eskimo dog who is spreading Christmas cheer. Floyd and Bubba think Jingles's human must be Santa. Jack is not too sure. Is Jingles a real holiday hound visiting from the North Pole? Picture descriptions added
Santa Duck
by David MilgrimNicholas Duck loves Christmas, and he is happy to try on the new Santa hat that's mysteriously delivered to his house. But when his friends see him and immediately launch into their Christmas lists, he doesn't know what to do . . . until he runs into Santa himself.
Santa Duck and His Merry Helpers
by David MilgrimIt's Christmastime, so Nicholas Duck puts on his Santa's helper suit and proudly starts gathering wish lists for Santa. But this year, Nicholas's little brothers and sister want to help. Nicholas is not too keen on the idea, and when the overeager ducks try to outdo each other by promising outlandish gifts-the Hoover Dam for the beaver, a castle for the frog- Nicholas gets fed up. And as he tries to explain to his siblings what Christmas is all about, it turns out the kids have a thing or two to teach Nicholas about working together. With its funny text and illustrations, this story will have kids laughing as they celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa Ducks.
Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney: 20 Funny Poems Full of Christmas Cheer (Giggle Poetry)
by Kenn Nesbitt Mike Gordon Linda KnausLaugh your way through the holiday season! Kenn Nesbitt and Linda Knaus will light up your holiday celebration with this book of cheerful Christmas poetry. Nesbitt and Knaus teamed up to create 20 charming poems capturing all the things that could go wrong during the Christmas season, including hunting for a mall parking spot on the day after Thanksgiving, Santa getting stuck in the chimney, eating unusual foods at a potluck Christmas dinner, and more.With delightful illustrations by Mike and Carl Gordon, this collection is sure to bring extra cheer to young and old this holiday season!
Santa Jaws
by Bridget HeosWhile kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks they sound delicious!With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos' Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn't go hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa's sled (pulled, of course, by hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!
Santa Mouse, Where Are You?
by Michael BrownSanta Mouse is lost, will Santa Claus find him? A sweet Christmas poem!
Santa Paws (Santa Paws #1)
by Nicholas EdwardsPerforming daring rescues and other brave acts, a homeless puppy earns the name Santa Paws and is adopted by a loving family.
Santa Paws 2
by Disney Book GroupIt's Christmastime and all the Santa Pups want is to be appointed Santa's Helpers and earn their own magic crystals that grant children's Christmas wishes. So the Pups go secretly to the town of Pineville to prove they are ready, and start granting joyful wishes to the townspeople, using a borrowed crystal. But their adventure goes horribly wrong after accidentally giving a young boy who has lost his Christmas spirit his wish to make Christmas go away. If the Pups don't reverse the spell soon, Christmas will be gone forever! Filled with Christmas spirit, this action-packed junior novel includes full-color photos of the adorable Santa Pups!
Santa Paws Saves the Day (Santa Paws #7)
by Kris EdwardsThe Callahan family is on their way to Vermont for a fun-filled holiday on the ski slopes. Santa Paws and the new puppy are looking forward to a nice, relaxing week curled up next to the lodge fire. But up in the cold, snowy mountains, there's lots of people who need help. Fortunately, there's one dog who always comes to the rescue -- Santa Paws! But will his playful new sidekick accidentally get him *into* trouble instead of out of it?
Santa Paws and the Christmas Storm
by Kris EdwardsSanta Paws is known far and wide for his amazing rescues. Even the people on tiny Blueberry Island off the coast of Maine have heard of his daring feats. Santa Paws and the entire Callahan family are spending Christmas on the island this year. It's not long before Santa Paws is sniffing out trouble. First, he and Cookie rescue the two cats from the freezing ocean waters. Then he comes to the aid of Jake, an island dog injured in a fight. And then comes a big storm, just before Christmas. A little boy goes missing. Can Santa Paws find him and save the holiday?
Santa Paws and the New Puppy (Santa Paws #6)
by Nicholas EdwardsLast Christmas in Oceanport? It's Christmastime, Santa Paws' favorite time of year! The famous dog and his human friends Gregory and Patricia are gearing up for another rescue-filled holiday season. But then Mr. and Mrs. Callahan break the news -- the family is moving to New York City! What will Oceanport do without them? Well, for starters, the whole town turns out to bid their favorite dog a fond farewell. But this holiday season has a little something more in store for Santa Paws. On Christmas morning, a very special visitor will arrive. . . .
Santa Paws on Christmas Island (Santa Paws #9)
by Kris Edwards[from the back cover] "A CHRISTMAS WITHOUT SNOW? Santa Paws is used to spending Christmas in cold places. But this year the Callahans are trading their parkas and sleds for bathing suits and surfboards. The whole family--including Santa Paws' best friend, Cookie, and the two cats--is spending the holiday on a sunny Florida island. But even a tropical paradise doesn't mean a break for Santa Paws. While the family tries to enjoy their vacation, Santa Paws is hard at work, saving the day. But who would have thought that Santa Paws and Cookie would need to be rescued? And you'll never guess who saves the day. It's a truly magical Christmas for all!"
Santa Paws to the Rescue (Santa Paws #4)
by Nicholas Edwards"STORM OF THE CENTURY! It was almost Christmas. With Santa Paws safe at home, it was sure to be a wonderful holiday. No one could have guessed a devastating ice storm was about to hit their tiny town. Now people are trapped in their homes without heat and water. Fallen trees, downed power lines, and slick roads mean danger for all who live there. Santa Paws is up against the biggest disaster he has ever faced." He can't drive police cars or dial 911, but he can show ambulance drivers which way to go, push people out of harm's way, just in time, and keep people who are in big trouble from giving up. Now, he has his cat friend Abigail to keep him company on his rescue missions. She teases him more than helping him but she doesn't want to be left behind. His owner Gregory is thirteen and his sister, Patricia is fourteen. They are old enough to carry out their own rescue missions, even in freezing sleet and gale force winds. Check the Bookshare collection for all 9 of the Christmas adventure books in the Santa Paws Series. Start with #1 Santa Paws, #2 The Return of Santa Paws, and #3 Come Home Santa Paws.
Santa Paws, Come Home (Santa Paws #3)
by Nicholas EdwardsSanta paws the dog who loves his family and being called, "Good Dog," is back. The Christmas season starts out perfectly for him. He saves a toddler and gets Chinese food as a reward. When he's kidnapped and taken hundreds of miles from home, he and his family don't feel like Christmas any more. As the Callahans search for him, he escapes and starts walking home. It's cold, he's hungry and many people don't like him, but Santa Paws isn't a dog who gives up. He trots north, stopping only long enough to rest, find food and give help when he senses people or animals are in trouble. His adventures make exciting reading. You'll cheer for the dog who seems to almost work magic at Christmas time. Read the Santa Paws books from Bookshare. They are, #1 Santa Paws, #2, The Return of Santa Paws, and #4 Santa Paws to the Rescue with more Santa Paws books to come.
Santa Paws, Our Hero (Santa Paws #5)
by Nicholas EdwardsSanta Paws has hit it big! Now that it's Christmastime again, he's been asked to do appearances at malls, shopping centers, and children's hospitals all throughout New England. But when disaster strikes, Santa Paws is there to save the day.
Santa Pups
by Jerry PallottaDogs can't replace Santa's reindeer, but they will leave readers howling with laughter!Santa loves his reindeer. But what happens when he decides to let dogs pull his sleigh? What kind of dog would be best?The Labradors made too much noise, the mastiffs were too big, and the greyhounds were too fast. Santa tried poodles, Pekingese, pit bulls, Shar-Peis, Dalmatians, dachshunds, basset hounds, sheepdogs, and even mutts. He wound up adopting all the dogs, but none could replace the reindeer.
Santa Rex
by Molly IdleFrom Caldecott-winning author-illustrator Molly Idle comes the perfect stocking stuffer for fans of Cordelia and her Cretaceous friends: Santa Rex!Christmas season has arrived, and nothing says holiday cheer quite like candy canes, hot cocoa, and DINOSAURS! Cordelia is celebrating her favorite winter holiday with her Cretaceous buddies and everything is just peachy--as long as nobody topples the Christmas tree. Oops...too late! This year, will Santa Rex bring her everything she asked for?
Santa S. O. S.
by Linda Ford[from the back cover] "SANTA IS MISSING! For most kids, Santa Claus is just a guy who comes down their chimney once a year. But he's much more than that to Nick and Marcia--he's their grandfather! So when Mrs. Claus calls to say that Santa has disappeared, Nick and Marcia head to the North Pole to start their search for Santa. Did Santa lose his directions? Did he have sleigh trouble? Are Donner and Blitzen playing a joke? Who knows?! But if Nick and Marcia don't find Santa in time for Christmas, there won't be presents for anyone--naughty or nice!" Bookshare has another book about Nick's Christmas adventures helping his Grandfather, Santa, called The Santa Solution.
Santa Shark: A Great White Christmas
by Mike LoweryHere's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh!While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his sidekick crab pal, is not as convinced. Still, Lotta helps Edgar get his home ready. In a race against time they prepare a tasty snack for Santa, write Christmas cods to their friends, and sing Christmas corals! Will Edgar find a way to make sure everything is just right for Santa Shark's big night?With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, and tons of holiday spirit, this story is sure to become an instant classic, beloved by parents and children for many holidays to come! So put up your Christmas reef and get ready to celebrate a Great White (Shark) Christmas from our New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!
Santa Stops at Disneyland (Little Golden Book)
by Ethan ReedThis brand-new Little Golden Book features Santa Claus at Disneyland! Kids ages 2 to 5, Disney Park fans, and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages will love this fun and festive storybook!Every Christmas Eve, Santa flies around the world, delivering presents to good children. But before that, he stops at Disneyland to spread a little holiday cheer at the happiest place on Earth! Featuring beloved locations from all around Disneyland, this book makes the perfect stocking stuffer! Look for other Disney Parks Little Golden Books!The Haunted MansionIt&’s a Small WorldJungle CruiseSpace Mountain Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Santa Who?
by Gail GibbonsIn telling the rich history of the Christmas gift-giver, Gail Gibbons draws upon many cultures. From the legend of Saint Nicholas to the Dutch Sinter Cleas, from "The Night before Christmas" to Thomas Nast's famous cartoons, her lively, well-researched text and sparkling illustrations show how the changing image of Santa became the beloved symbol of Christmas we know today. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000.