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About The Book
If you think Santa Claus came into the world sporting a red suit and a white beard, think again. Santa wasn't always the jolly, overweight, gift-giving fellow that we now know and love. He tried his hand at all sorts of different jobs, including postal worker, zookeeper, circus performer, and even chimney sweep, but each of these presented a problem that got in his way. It wasn't until he was lucky enough to meet a friendly bunch of elves that Santa found his true calling...and the job of his dreams.
Stephen Krensky's understated text and S. D. Schindler's charming illustrations come together to create an imaginative and funny tale that proves even the best of us have to try, try again.
Stephen Krensky's understated text and S. D. Schindler's charming illustrations come together to create an imaginative and funny tale that proves even the best of us have to try, try again.
About The Illustrator
Photo Credit:
S. D. Schindler is the popular and versatile illustrator of many books for children, including Ursula K. Le Guin’s Catwings series; Skeleton Hiccups and Monster Mess!, both by Margery Cuyler; Big Pumpkin and the ALA Notable Children’s Book Don’t Fidget a Feather!, both by Erica Silverman; How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky; and Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benét. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His website is SDSchindlerBooks.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 1, 1998)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689806971
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD570L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Awards and Honors
- ALA Notable Children's Books
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): How Santa Got His Job Hardcover 9780689806971(0.7 MB)
