Henry Carter Hull

Santa Claus has his own ways of knowing more about children and toys than anyone else in the world.

Before Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve, two tree ornaments help another one recover her wooden arm after it is knocked off by a tree-climbing cat and then swept up by the vacuum cleaner.

"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...

When Jack finds himself on the naughty list, he worries that Santa will bring him coal. But Jack wants presents--lots of them. Will Jack be able to prove to Santa that he's not so bad after all?

Twenty-five haiku give readers a fresh, humorous perspective on Santa's December preparations, and rich illustrations pull readers into every wintry scene.

Santa Claus is missing, and a host of arctic animals searches for him in the snow.

Kris Kringle who, unbeknownst to cynical adults, is the real Santa Claus, is hired to play himself at Macy's. His gentle, joyous spirit and magical powers soon transform those around him, including a little girl and her world-weary mother.

A young orphan child mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag and is transported back to the North Pole to be raised as an elf. Years later, Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York to find his true identity.

It is Christmas Eve and Fly Guy realizes that he does not have a present to give to his best friend Buzz--but when he looks around the house searching for something suitable he discovers a stranger in a red suit, and decides to attack with some ninja moves.

The story of Santa Claus is finally here!In this rich novel, the remarkable story of Kris restores the hero of readers' youth in the compelling tale of a man who, amidst his greatest struggles, gave to others.This compelling tale will transport readers into the mind of Kris as he grows from tragic boyhood experiences into the inspiring man who brings joy every Christmas season. The plague-ridden Norwegian countryside lays the setting for Kris's unexpected...