Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver: The History and Legends of the Real Santa Claus

by Ned Bustard, Ned Bustard (Illustrator)

Overview

2021 BRONZE MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD

On the night before Christmas,
so the old stories say,
Saint Nicholas rides
in a magical sleigh.
But what is the truth,
and what are the legends?
Who is this giftgiver,
and why all the presents?

Around Christmas we spend a lot of time thinking about presents, but have you ever wondered why we give gifts? Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time.

Told as a delightful poem, this colorfully illustrated book will be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781514001806
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	376,204
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Ned Bustard is a graphic designer, a children's book illustrator, an author, and a printmaker. As the creative director for Square Halo Books, Inc, curator of the Square Halo Gallery, and creative director for Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA), Ned has lectured at colleges, schools, churches, and conferences. His artwork is found in numerous titles, including Bible History ABCs; Legends and Leagues: Or, Mr. Tardy Goes from Here to There; and Every Moment Holy.

Table of Contents

Table of contents forthcoming

What People are Saying About This

Russ Ramsey

"Ned Bustard has a great gift for joining whimsy and gravity in a way that appeals to both children and grownups alike. This wonderful book will serve parents well as they seek to preserve the mystery of Christmas for their children without grounding it in fantasy. And any time spent with Ned's brilliant illustrations is time well spent."

Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt

"In charming verse, Bustard winsomely enriches our modern notion of Santa with the history of Saint Nicholas. His colorful illustrations recall Byzantine mosaics and rightfully reimagine Nicholas in the diverse world of the early church in Asia Minor. This is sure to be a new Christmas favorite."

Editorial Reviews

"Ned Bustard has a great gift for joining whimsy and gravity in a way that appeals to both children and grownups alike. This wonderful book will serve parents well as they seek to preserve the mystery of Christmas for their children without grounding it in fantasy. And any time spent with Ned's brilliant illustrations is time well spent."

Russ Ramsey

"In charming verse, Bustard winsomely enriches our modern notion of Santa with the history of Saint Nicholas. His colorful illustrations recall Byzantine mosaics and rightfully reimagine Nicholas in the diverse world of the early church in Asia Minor. This is sure to be a new Christmas favorite."

Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt