I Am NOT Santa Claus!

by T. L. McBeth, T. L. McBeth (Illustrator)

Overview

The perfect book for Christmas story time!

A hilariously clever picture book about a man with a white beard and a red hat who, despite all evidence to the contrary, insists that he is NOT Santa Claus. Perfect for fans of How to Catch Santa Claus, How to Catch a Reindeer, and How to Catch an Elf!

"A genuinely jolly Christmas choice." — Kirkus reviews

Everyone, look! It's Santa Claus!

He says he’s just a regular old man, but he has a fluffy white beard and a red coat and hat, and even says "Ho ho ho"! He must be Santa Claus! Right?

Step inside and find out for yourself! Is this the REAL Santa Claus?

From T. L. McBeth comes a silly and clever picture book that is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for Christmas!

Praise for I Am Not Santa Claus:

"Kids will enjoy this drily witty and original twist on Christmas. A genuinely jolly Christmas choice."—Kirkus reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593528488
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.56(w) x 8.56(h) x 0.33(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

T. L. McBeth is an author and illustrator living in Bloomington, Indiana. He is the creator of the Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse series and Robot in Love. He is the illustrator of Ogilvy, Ducks!, Stegothesaurus, and much more!

Editorial Reviews

"Kids will enjoy this drily witty and original twist on Christmas. They’ll likely have already realized from the outset that, of course, this Santa’s real; they’ll feel vindicated by the conclusion. The humorous, thick-lined digital illustrations feature wide-eyed, racially diverse characters. A genuinely jolly Christmas choice." — Kirkus reviews

From the Publisher

2024-07-19
A comic case of mistaken identity.

A tan-skinned child sees a white-haired, white-bearded, red-suited, light-skinned gentleman enter a store and asks if he’s Santa. The man denies it, but the kid points out that the man resembles Santa. When the man mentions his wife, the child asks if he’s referring to Mrs. Claus. The man protests: “Her name is Cheryl. She’s a veterinarian.” Later, the youngster compliments the man’s “sleigh”—a red truck—and follows the gent home to “N. Pole Drive.” There, the youngster inquires about some nearby reindeer—they aren’t pets, “Santa” says, just neighborhood “wild animals.” Interestingly, “Santa’s” house includes a workshop, where he makes “hand-crafted trinkets,” runs “a coal business,” and employs elflike “assistants.” The man imparts “the true meaning of Christmas”: “spending time with people you love and thinking about others before yourself.” Before departing, the child leaves a long list of gifts—just in case. When last seen, the maybe-Santa gets his truck loaded, and the “wild reindeer” haul him and a burgeoning sack across the night sky. Kids will enjoy this drily witty and original twist on Christmas. They’ll likely have already realized from the outset that, of course, this Santa’s real; they’ll feel vindicated by the conclusion. The humorous, thick-lined digital illustrations feature wide-eyed, racially diverse characters.

A genuinely jolly Christmas choice.(Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews