Little Santa

Jon AgeeClick here for biography

Ever wondered what Santa was like as a child? Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin... A larger than life story to be retold and relished every Christmas!

Seeing Santa as a child allows children to project themselves into the story and get engaged, and the big pictures and few words are perfect for reading to pre-schoolers.

 

Praise for this book:

'Crisp storytelling, bold lines, and expert page turns make the book ideal for group sharing—and kids will be asking for it all year round.' HORN BOOK, STARRED REVIEW

'It is so refreshing to see Santa from another perspective. Little Santa is sure to be a firm favourite in Christmas book boxes this year!' SCOPE FOR IMAGINATION

'A captivating and heartwarming story' SCHOOL READING LIST

'The texts of Jon Agee's picture books are always witty and clever, and his images create involving scenes using a bold and simple line … This amusing jeu d'esprit deserves a lasting place in the canon of Christmas origin stories.' Sunday Times Culture, Christmas round up

'a witty origin story for Father Christmas.' Financial Times

'The distinctive artwork combines bold outlines with washes of colour, to create striking illustrations which are full of quirky detail and subtle humour. A wonderfully entertaining festive tale, perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa was like as a child.' Booktrust

'Little Santa is the kind of book around which traditions can be built - a classic in the making - and will be read and enjoyed in many families for years to come.' Books for Keeps

'Crisp like the snow, Jon Agee's folkish narrative, and quirky, comical illustrations in which Santa stands out in his bright red attire offer a kind of seasonal pourquoi tale that's fun to share during the Christmas season.' Red Reading Hub

'One of our favourite authors! We are going to buy everything he writes.' Bookbairn

'It is so refreshing to see Santa from another perspective. Little Santa is sure to be a firm favourite in Christmas book boxes this year!' Scope for Imagination

 

 

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