Santa Clauses Library Edition

(Hardback)

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You know that Santa can fly a sleigh, squeeze down chimneys, and circle the globe in a night. But did you know that another of his talents is writing haiku

"December 1: White envelopes float / from my overfilled mailbox-- / December's first storm."

"December 24: Which is packed tighter / the sack full of toys or the / red suit full of me"

These twenty-five short poems--composed by Santa himself--give you a peek into life at the North Pole as the December days tick down to Christmas. See the hustle and bustle of the elves' workshop, feel the serenity of moonlight on fresh snow, and find out how Santa and Mrs. Claus keep busy as Santa's big night draws near.

Reviews

"A heartwarming and cozy offering that encourages appreciating small moments of delight." --Booklist Online

-- (10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"A warm seasonal collection notable for its clever, gently comical visual details." --The Horn Book Magazine

-- (11/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"An oversize format gives plenty of room for intriguing illustrations with a muted palette and an Old World flavor.... Anyone interested in haiku or poetry for children will find this collection a rare treat." --starred, Kirkus Reviews

-- (9/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"Quiet haikus written by Santa Claus are gift-wrapped in lovely folk-inspired, jewel-toned spreads.... A lovely and enticing addition." --School Library Journal

-- (10/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"The poems capture the sounds and sights of the season, indoors and out, while conveying the personality of the gentle, perceptive poet and his loving bond with Mrs. Claus....This is Christmas from the heart--with scarcely a toy in sight." --starred, Publishers Weekly

-- (9/15/2014 12:00:00 AM)

Author Bio

Bob Raczka and his wife Amy are the co-creators of three masterpieces: Robert, Carl and Emma. They live in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, with their dog Rufus, who is also a piece of work. Bob went to college at the University of Illinois, where he majored in art. When he graduated, he became an advertising writer. But when his first child, Robert, was born, he rediscovered children's books and thought, "I want to do this." Five years later, he sold his first manuscript, a book about art called No One Saw. This would become the first book in his ongoing series, Bob Raczka's Art Adventures. Chuck Groenink is an illustrator from the Netherlands. He grew up in a small town, climbing trees, exploring forests and drawing a lot. All things he still enjoys doing, only these days he lives in Syracuse, NY, with his wife and two scraggly cats.