Metropolitan Library System

Presents Clement Moore's classic poem about a man who catches Santa going about his work on Christmas Eve.

2) The Christmas Coal Man

Author

Kulka, Joe

Language

English

Appears on list

Holidays with the Kids

Formats

Description

The Coal Man works hard all year, searching dark mines for the coal that Santa Claus drops into the stockings of naughty boys and girls. He's saving up money to take himself, his mule, and his trusty canary to a sunny island. This year, when the Coal Man makes his delivery to the North Pole, he gets a big surprise. Santa's not using coal anymore! Will the Coal Man ever get his day in the sun? With a little Christmas magic, he just might.

3) It's Christmas, David!

Author

Shannon, David

Series

David (David Shannon) volume 4

Language

English

Formats

Description

The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate...

4) 'Twas the night before Christmas

Author

Moore, Clement Clarke

Series

Holiday Classics

Language

English

Formats

Description

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Read Along

"On the night of Christmas Eve, a family of bears settles down to sleep until Papa Bear is awakened by a racket outside. Polar bear Santa in a sleigh pulled by eight dog-deer brings festive commotion and joy to the classic holiday tale."--

5) Santa's first Christmas

Author

Barnett, Mac

Language

English

Formats

Description

Gossie & friends (Picture books)
Gossie and Friends

Santa returns home to the North Pole Christmas morning and, thanks to his loyal elves, gets to experience the magic of Christmas for the first time with a perfect tree, treats and presents.

6) Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Author

Dunrea, Olivier

Series

Language

English

Formats

Book, Board Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

I spy readers
Scholastic reader. Level 1

On Christmas Eve, Ollie and the other goslings anxiously await the arrival of Father Christmas Goose.

7) I spy Santa Claus

Author

Marzollo, Jean

Series

Publisher

Scholastic

Pub. Date

[2005]

Language

English

8) Deck the halls, we're off the walls!

Author

Gutman, Dan

Series

My weird school specials volume 2

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Playaway

Description

"A. J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School are in for a weird Christmas surprise when they head to the local mall to see Santa Claus"-- ǂc Provided by publisher.

9) A world of cookies for Santa: follow Santa's tasty trip around the world

Author

Furman, M. E

Language

English

Formats

Description

Board Book, eBook, Kindle

This beautifully illustrated book explores the traditional treats that children across the globe leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve—includes recipes!
A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers on a journey to discover holiday traditions and beloved Christmas cookies from cultures around the world. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice...

10) My first how to catch Santa Claus

Author

Walstead, Alice

Series

How to Catch

Language

English

Formats

Description

Experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch Brand for a younger audience in this sweet Christmas board book for kids!

It's Christmas Eve, one of the most magical nights of the year, and one child has a wish: to catch Santa as he delivers gifts so he can hug him tight! Brimming with sweet rhymes and adorable art, this new holiday story will delight readers as they follow the child and

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11) Dasher can't wait for Christmas

Author

Tavares, Matt

Series

Dasher series

Language

English

Formats

Description

"With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas...

12) How does Santa go down the chimney?

Author

Barnett, Mac

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Language

English

Formats

Description

"When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he's inside? Whether it's shape-shifting or impromptu laundry use, Mac Barnett's iconic talent for earnest deadpan humor and Jon Klassen's irresistibly funny...

13) Max's Christmas

Author

Wells, Rosemary

Series

Max and Ruby books

Language

English

Formats

Description

It's Christmas Eve and Max is determined to wait up for Santa.
"No, Max," says his big sister, Ruby. "Nobody ever sees Santa Claus."
But Max tiptoes downstairs, where he hopes to meet a very special visitor.

14) And now we call him Santa Claus

Author

Tutt, Kay Cunningham

Publisher

Lothrop, Lee and Shepard

Pub. Date

[1963]

Language

English

15) Klaus: how Santa Claus began

Author

Morrison, Grant

Publisher

Boom! Studios, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc

Pub. Date

Language

English

16) The girl who saved Christmas

Author

Haig, Matt

Series

Christmas volume 2

Language

English

Formats

Description

Orphaned Amelia loses everything--including hope--but she may be the only one who can give Santa the extra boost of magic he needs to save Christmas.

17) How to catch Santa

Author

Reagan, Jean

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf

Pub. Date

Language

English

18) Klaus: the new adventures of Santa Claus

Author

Morrison, Grant

Publisher

BOOM! Studios

Language

English

19) Santa's present hunt

Author

Goethals, Mieke

Publisher

Clavis

Pub. Date

Language

English

20) Murray Christmas

Author

Keller, E. G

Publisher

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Language

English

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