In telling the rich history of the Christmas gift-giver, Gail Gibbons draws upon many cultures. From the legend of Saint Nicholas to the Dutch Sinter Cleas, from "The Night before Christmas" to Thomas Nast's famous cartoons, her lively, well-researched text and sparkling illustrations show how the changing image of Santa became the beloved symbol of Christmas we know today.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0688155285 Ages 4-8
Keywords: Christmas, Santa Claus, traditions, multicultural, legends, symbols, informational picture book, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, part of a series
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council
