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Santa's Favorite Story - by  Hisako Aoki (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Santa's Favorite Story - by Hisako Aoki (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Discover the true meaning of the holidays as Santa Claus retells the story of the first Christmas in this sweet picture book from Hisako Aoki and Ivan Gantschev.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.5" x 9.3" Hardcover
  • 28 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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About the Book



Christmas may be canceled this year because Santa is too tired to deliver all his packages. The forest animals are worried, but when Santa tells them the story of the very first Christmas, when Christ was born, the animals discover the true spirit of the season. Full color.



Book Synopsis



Discover the true meaning of the holidays as Santa Claus retells the story of the first Christmas in this sweet picture book from Hisako Aoki and Ivan Gantschev.

When Santa Claus tells the forest animals that he is not looking forward to delivering all those heavy packages, they are worried that there won't be a Christmas anymore. To help everyone understand that Christmas would still come even if he didn't, Santa tells the story of the first Christmas, and they all learn a good lesson about the meaning of this special holiday.



About the Author



Hisako Aoki's family name, Aoki, means "blue tree" in Japanese, and her first name translates as "everlasting." Born in Japan, Ms. Aoki has also lived in Deleware, Salzburg, and Ohio. She has worked in the children's book industry for more than thirty years.

Ivan Gantschev was born in Bulgaria and studied at the Academy of Art is Sophia. He has written and illustrated many children's books.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 9.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hisako Aoki
Language: English
Street Date: October 2, 2007
TCIN: 11972563
UPC: 9781416950295
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1780
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 9.3 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
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Q: Who illustrated the book along with Hisako Aoki?

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  • A: The illustrations in the book are done by Ivan Gantschev.

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Q: What format is this book available in?

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  • A: The book is available in a hardcover format.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is suggested for children aged 4 to 8 years.

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: The book has a total of 28 pages.

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Q: What is the main idea conveyed in the story?

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  • A: The story teaches the true meaning of Christmas through Santa's retelling of the first Christmas.

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Beautifully heartfelt story and gorgeous artwork
SLN
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5 out of 5 stars
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12 December, 2016

fantastic book!

Great book for kids explaining how santa works through the actual Christmas story. I read it every year to my grandkids as Santa Claus.
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