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I have always only liked this book okay. It is wordier than I remember but I don't feel like it is in a good way.
1996 Winner
1996 Winner
A beautiful children’s book about Christmas, Santa Claus, the North Pole and the magic of believing in the mysterious.
A classic I know, but it just doesn't do much of anything for me now. Even the artwork doesn't impress me all that much, much less the text. I prefer Jumanji.
Caldecott Medal 1986
Beautiful illustrations, and one of the best stories out of any Caldecott I've read so far.
Beautiful illustrations, and one of the best stories out of any Caldecott I've read so far.
I think this is my least favorite Chris Van Allsburg book. His picture books are interesting but his words are not.
This book's message, that believing in Santa earns you the privilege of sharing in Christmas magic, always makes me think of that Mark Twain quote: Faith is believing what you know ain't so.
This book's message, that believing in Santa earns you the privilege of sharing in Christmas magic, always makes me think of that Mark Twain quote: Faith is believing what you know ain't so.