Santa Claus: The World's Number One Toy Expert

By Marla Frazee

How does Santa know how to match the exact right toy with the exact right kid every December?

He knows because he's the world's number one kid and toy and gift expert, and he works long, long hours the whole year through, taking notes, compiling his research, thinking and testing and changing his mind. Then, at last, he gets it all figured out, and on Christmas morning, he makes magic happen.

Celebrated author-illustrator Marla Frazee's fresh, lively take on a traditional subject is sure to become a favorite with young believers everywhere. With delicious humorous moments and a warm, unexpected ending, this book is truly a Christmas treat, one that begs to be read aloud and savored year after year.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Nov 21, 2017
• ISBN: 9781328470034

Marla Frazee

MARLA FRAZEE has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, some of which she also wrote. Her picture book A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever was named a Caldecott Honor Book. She is also the author and illustrator of Walk On! A Guide for Babies of All Ages; Santa Claus, the World's Number One Toy Expert; Roller Coaster; and Hush, Little Baby. She is the illustrator of Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers, The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman, Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild by Mem Fox, and more. Marla Frazee lives in Pasadena, California. Visit her website at www.marlafrazee.com.  

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Reviews for Santa Claus

[librarianryan · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This was kind of boring. Santa is the number one toy expert. He is the number one wish expert, etc. the illustrations are nice, but they don’t make up for the lack luster story.#WinterGames2020 #TeamReadNosedReindeer +26

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An expert in children, toys and gifts, Santa spends his time testing toys and pairing them with the perfect recipient in this charming Christmas picture-book from author/illustrator Marla Frazee. Whether listening to the children on his lap, quality testing games and toys, or wrapping a mountain of presents, Santa works hard, and almost always get just the right thing...Having loved Frazee's artwork in such titles as Everywhere Babies and the Caldecott Honor Book All the World, and greatly enjoying Santa stories, I picked up Santa Claus: The World's Number One Toy Expert with great anticipation. I was not disappointed, finding the book completely charming! The descriptive text is fairly minimal, and quite straightforward, describing Santa's various activities and tasks. The artwork, on the other hand, is expansive, and absolutely charming. Humorous, sweet, endearing - these illustrations are tons of fun, and sure to charm young Santa fans everywhere! Recommended to fellow Marla Frazee fans, and to anyone seeking Santa picture-books for Christmas.

[cubsfan3410 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Cute story and adorable pictures - DD LOVED it!

[dms02 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another fun holiday tale. The illustrations were light and comical. Fun to see the behind the scenes on how Santa picks the just right toy for everyone (well almost!).

[alyson_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fabulous! Makes me wish my daughter was three not eighteen, so I could read this with her. Well, maybe we will read it together anyway!

[eamill_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a holiday book about Santa Claus. The illustrations set the tone for the fun loving sweet book and the childlike depiction of Mr. Claus. Santa tries out every toy and works around the clock all year to make sure each toy is right for each child. The book also explains how Santa knows what each child likes and doesn't like even if he has never met them. This is an adorable book with lots of charm.