Santa Claus: The World's Number One Toy Expert - by Marla Frazee (Board Book)

About the Book

Santa is the world's top kid and toy and gift expert. Two-time Caldecott Honoree Frazee offers a playful glimpse into the life of Santa Claus in this board book edition. Full color.

Book Synopsis

From celebrated picture book creator Marla Frazee, here is a playful glimpse into the life of Santa Claus, now in a board book edition.

How does Santa know how to match the exact right toy with the exact right kid every December?

He knows because he's the world's number-one kid and toy and gift expert, and he works long, long hours the whole year through, taking notes, compiling his research, thinking and testing and changing his mind. Then, at last, he gets it all figured out, and on Christmas morning, he makes magic happen.

Celebrated author-illustrator Marla Frazee's fresh, lively take on a traditional subject is sure to become a favorite with young believers everywhere. With delicious humorous moments and a warm, unexpected ending, this book is truly a Christmas treat.

Review Quotes

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearAn IRA Children's ChoiceAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award WinnerA Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book of the Year [set star] "Exuberant. . . . Children eagerly anticipating Christmas will thoroughly enjoy this rowdy holiday celebration and its behind-the-scenes, personalized look at a diligent, devoted Santa."--Booklist, starred review [set star] "The magic here lies in Frazee's effortlessly clever, detailed illustrations; she delivers the exact right book for the exact right season."--Horn Book, starred review [set star] "A delight."--Publishers Weekly, starred review [set star] "Anyone who thinks Santa is idle or frivolous in the off-season will be proven wrong by this amusing behind-the-scenes portrayal of a man who's very much a child at heart. . . . A fresh and fun look at the big guy."--School Library Journal, starred review "A new twist on the usual bustling North Pole scene."--New York Times Book Review

About the Author

MARLA FRAZEE has illustrated many picture books, including Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers; Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox; and her own Roller Coaster. She lives in Pasadena, California.