by Stephen Krensky (Author), S. D. Schindler (Illustrator)
Santa has the best job he can think of -- brining presents each Christmas to children all around the world. Every year he prepares for his trip: He trims his beard, takes a bath, gets dressed, and packs up his sleigh fort he long night ahead. But there are always a few unexpected delays that make things a little hectic. Muckle, one of the elves who helps Santa, thinks he can come up with a more efficient way of delivering the toys -- a method that won't involve Santa at all.
Author Biography
Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him at StephenKrensky.com.
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.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.13 x 7.76 x 9.32 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: How Santa Lost His Job
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
