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Starred Review Santa Clauses

Short Poems from the North Pole

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

You know that Santa can fly a sleigh, squeeze down chimneys, and circle the globe in a night. But did you know that another of his talents is writing haiku?

“December 1: White envelopes float / from my overfilled mailbox— / December’s first storm.”

“December 24: Which is packed tighter / the sack full of toys or the / red suit full of me?”

These twenty-five short poems—composed by Santa himself—give you a peek into life at the North Pole as the December days tick down to Christmas. See the hustle and bustle of the elves’ workshop, feel the serenity of moonlight on fresh snow, and find out how Santa and Mrs. Claus keep busy as Santa’s big night draws near.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category Holidays
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2014-09-01
Text Type Poetry
BISACS JUV070000, JUV017010, JUV030120
Dewey 811'.6
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.25 x 11
Guided Reading Level L
ATOS Reading Level 4.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 166991
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Starred Reviews

Awards

  • Cybils Finalist, Nominated, 2015
  • Notable Award NCTE Notable Poetry List, Winner, 2015

Reviews

The Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on 1 November 2014

“A warm seasonal collection notable for its clever, gently comical visual details.” —The Horn Book Magazine

Booklist

Reviewed on 10 October 2014

“A heartwarming and cozy offering that encourages appreciating small moments of delight.” —Booklist Online

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 1 October 2014

“Quiet haikus written by Santa Claus are gift-wrapped in lovely folk-inspired, jewel-toned spreads…. A lovely and enticing addition.” —School Library Journal

Starred Review Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on 15 September 2014

“The poems capture the sounds and sights of the season, indoors and out, while conveying the personality of the gentle, perceptive poet and his loving bond with Mrs. Claus….This is Christmas from the heart—with scarcely a toy in sight.” —starred, Publishers Weekly

Starred Review Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 1 September 2014

“An oversize format gives plenty of room for intriguing illustrations with a muted palette and an Old World flavor…. Anyone interested in haiku or poetry for children will find this collection a rare treat.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews