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- Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys.
- 0-2 Years
- 7.9" x 7.9" Board Book
- 30 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
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About the Book
Santa's parents think their little one is "wonderful"--even though he gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh, and has an unusual interest in chimneys. An adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny. Full color.Book Synopsis
Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny - and two very proud parents.Review Quotes
SELECTION - Today's Parent 52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids PRAISE FOR When Santa Was a Baby "He's an unusual baby: a booming voice, an interest in chimneys, a penchant for standing naked in front of the open refrigerator, enjoying the chill. Later, on Christmas, he rewraps his gifts and gives them to other children. His puzzled but besotted parents shower him with praise and predictions of future greatness. With retro-esque art featuring people whose giant black eyes look ever so slightly crazed, it's a sweet, gently satirical answer to the eternal question, How did Santa become Santa?" --New York Times Book Review "Delightfully illustrated, this will become a family favorite." --Yakima Herald-Republic "Simple illustrations with white backgrounds use textured surfaces and blurred edges that provide a nostalgic feel of remembered childhood. . . . There have been several recent stories about Santa's origins, but this one is the shortest and simplest, accessible to the youngest of Santa's fans." --Kirkus Reviews "[A] clever take on the Santa myth that develops him as a character with his own thoughts and motivations. . . . Godbout's cozy artwork gives the book the feel of a classic while also offering some cheeky moments - as when a young Santa stands naked in front of an open fridge, trying to cool down." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly "A fond, reassuring look at the eccentric childhood of a much-beloved holiday figure." --School Library Journal
"Warm, textured pastel and colored-pencil illustrations on generous double-page spreads enrich this gentle, humorous, love-suffused tale." --Horn Book Magazine "Warmth and softness abound, with each character sporting rosy round cheeks and button-black eyes. The art evokes a vintage style that further strengthens and supports the book's nostalgic appeal. When Santa Was a Baby will make a wonderful addition to any holiday-book collection. Sure to spread joy to readers of all ages year after year, much like the jolly old man in red himself." --Quill & Quire
About the Author
Linda Bailey is the author of more than two dozen books for children, including the Stevie Diamond mystery series, the Good Times Travel Agency graphic novels, and an eclectic assortment of picture books including If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and the acclaimed Stanley's Party. She has won awards across North America such as the California Young Readers' Medal, the Georgia Storybook Award, the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the Oregon SMART Award and the Arthur Ellis Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. Born in Winnipeg, Linda has now traveled around the world, and so have her books. She has two grown daughters, Lia and Tess, and lives in Vancouver within strolling distance of the sea. Born and raised in Quebec, Geneviève Godbout studied traditional animation in Montreal and at the prestigious school of "Gobelins" in Paris. She is the illustrator of a number of books for children including Joseph Phipps (Enchanted Lion). Some of her clients include The Walt Disney Company, Flammarion, Bayard, les editions Milan, and La Pastèque. She also works for clothing designers like Nadinoo and Mrs. Pomeranz creating illustrations and prints for their collections. Visit Geneviève's blog: http: //rose-a-petits-pois.blogspot.com/Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 7.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-2 Years
Number of Pages: 30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Theme: Christmas & Advent
Format: Board Book
Author: Linda Bailey
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2017
TCIN: 52198296
UPC: 9781101919163
Item Number (DPCI): 248-43-0945
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 7.9 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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5 out of 5 stars
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C - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Illustrations and story are so cute!
Cute story, pretty illustrations, best for preschoolers
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Laura - 3 years ago
Cute story about Santa's childhood and touches on how it's ok to be different. I absolutely love the artwork, this would look so pretty on a shelf. The description here says for age 0-2 but I disagree. I think this is best for age 3-4 and up. My almost 3 year old doesn't have a long enough attention span for these types of story books so I returned it. She prefers novelty books with flaps, rhyming books, etc. However I would recommend if your child likes to listen to lengthier stories.