A Dance with Santa Claus

by Sandra Boynton

Overview

Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton.

"Now everybody’s rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I’m quietly waiting. I’ve got to believe.
It’s not about presents. No, here’s the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!"

The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton’s jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton’s Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any little bunny in your life, year after year.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316593694
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	10/14/2025
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has created eighty-eight children’s books and seven general audience books, including six New York Times bestsellers. More than 90 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced seven albums of renegade children’s music. Three of her seven albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed many music videos of her songs, including the award-winning “One Shoe Blues” starring B.B. King, “Going Home Now” sung by Lyle Lovett, and “Tyrannosaurus Funk” (animated) fabulously voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

Hometown:

"Somewhere in rural Connecticut"

Date of Birth:

April 3, 1953

Place of Birth:

Orange, New Jersey

Education:

B.A., Yale University, 1974; attended University of California--Berkeley Drama School and Yale Drama School

Editorial Reviews

"A jubilant Christmas Eve romp.... Boynton fans will find familiar-feeling singsong liveliness at play throughout."—Publishers Weekly

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A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year

"Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great is a life-affirming reminder for humans and chickens everywhere that they're doing a terrific job just being themselves. It's perfect for parents and babies and children, teachers, friends, great-aunts, and graduates. Give it for holidays, birthdays, Tuesdays, or any time you want to let someone know they're doing great."—Ann Patchett

* "This riotous book hits all the right notes and does so succinctly and hilariously. WOO HOO! This is the perfect way to foster healthy self-esteem in little ones."—Kirkus, starred review

“Self-help gets the Sandra Boynton treatment with energetic antics, deadpan humor, and ear-pleasing rhyme.”
 —Horn Book

Praise for Ooo, Baby Baby!
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Baby–Age 2

"This sweet, upbeat story about a parent’s unconditional love for a child has appeal for both children and adults. Highly recommended for public libraries and preschools."—School Library Journal

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An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of the Year for Ages 0-2

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