Sad Santa
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Sad Santa

By Tad Carpenter

Santa's post-Christmas blues threaten his holiday spirit. Can he find joy again?

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32 pages· 713 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Santa is down in the dumps after Christmas, with no cheer in sight. Despite efforts from his reindeer, elves, and even a vacation with Mrs. Claus, his spirits remain low. As he struggles to regain his jolly nature, a heartfelt letter from a young boy might just remind him that the holiday spirit can last all year. Will this be enough to bring back Santa's joy?

From the publisher

Santa gets the post-holiday blues. When the toys are all made, the presents handed out, the Christmas cookies eaten, and the stockings unhung from the chimney with care, Santa is miserable. His reindeer and elves can’t lift his spirits and even a vacation with Mrs Claus doesn’t do the trick. Will Santa ever feel like his old holly-jolly self again?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
713
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about Santa ClausBooks about Christmas and adventBooks about finding purposeBooks about giving
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156027
Publication
Published
October 2, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402788307

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