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It’s true.
No one in the whole world
knows more about
kids, toys, and gifts
than Santa Claus.
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No one.
(And, of course, he loves his job.)
But how does he do it?
About the Book
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, one that begs to be read aloud and savored year after year.
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.
Praise for Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert
"Frazee, a master at creating scenes and moods with her energetic drawings and spare text, fills these pages with details and vignettes that readers will want to explore repeatedly. A fresh and fun look at the big guy."
—School Library Journal
"Frazee uses her trademark approach in her colored-pencil and gouache illustrations, showing multiple images of Santa on a page to indicate motion or passage of time and adding typical Frazee humor to the mix. Her Santa has a genuine personality and some real-world workplace issues of overwork and frustration, but also pride in a job well done."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Frazee takes a peek into all of St. Nick's thorough—but oh, so fun—work, filling her pages to the brim with kinetic images of Santa hula-hooping, checking his massive stockroom or surrounded by his elegantly wrapped gifts."
—Publishers Weekly
Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert has received starred reviews from Booklist, Horn Book, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal.
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Illustrations copyright © 2005 by Marla Frazee.
Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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