It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8

It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus

By Marilyn Sadler, Stephanie Laberis (Illustrator)

Part of the It's Not Easy Being series

Santa tries new jobs but finds true joy in being himself.

32 pages
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Santa Claus is grumpy with too many letters, quarreling reindeer, and missing slippers. Seeking change, he explores new jobs like working in a bakery and delivering mail. But nothing feels right. Can Santa find happiness by embracing who he truly is? With a cast of quirky animal characters and a hidden mouse with a big attitude, this delightful tale of self-acceptance and discovery is perfect for young readers. Will Santa realize that the best job is just being himself?

From the publisher

Life isn’t always easy–even for Santa Claus! In this hilarious picture book, Santa realizes that happiness is something found within when he tries working different professions. A perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer with a subtle message about self-acceptance! Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone’s taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters–plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page–this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a great holiday gift for kids 3-7! Look for It’s Not Easy Being a Ghost coming soon!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about ChristmasBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about Santa Claus
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 3, 2023
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593702871

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