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My First How to Catch Books

In order from My First How to Catch Santa Claus to My First How to Catch the Sandman. Part of How to Catch.

The My First How to Catch series is a set of 5 board books by Alice Walstead, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 0–3, most books run about 25 pages.

My First How to Catch Santa Claus
My First How to Catch a Witch
My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny
My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf
My First How to Catch the Sandman
My First How to Catch Santa Claus
My First How to Catch a Witch
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

My First How to Catch Santa Claus
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$759
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

My First How to Catch Santa Claus

By Alice Walstead, Joel Selby (Illustrator), Ashley Selby (Illustrator)

A child sets traps on Christmas Eve to catch Santa for a hug. Will magic prevail?

24 pages
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Board book
Summary: On Christmas Eve, a child dreams of catching Santa to give him a hug. With the help of a playful cat and puppy, they set up clever traps and lures throughout the house. As the night unfolds, will their plan succeed, or will Santa's magic outsmart them? This enchanting tale, filled with festive spirit and delightful rhymes, invites young readers to join in the holiday adventure. Perfect for a cozy read-aloud, this story captures the wonder and excitement of Christmas night.
The complete set

My First How to Catch Series

5 books · Published 2020–2024

Series
Sale price
$759

My First How to Catch Santa Claus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

A child sets traps on Christmas Eve to catch Santa for a hug. Will magic prevail?

Sale price
$759

My First How to Catch a Witch

Chapter Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Can a child catch a witch to touch a star on Halloween night?

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$759

My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Chapter Book · Ages 0–3 · 2022

Can you outsmart the elusive Easter Bunny and discover his secrets this year?

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$759

My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2023

A girl enters storybooks to trap the mischievous big, bad wolf.

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$858

My First How to Catch the Sandman

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2024

Can the Sandman escape bedtime traps to deliver sweet dreams?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My First How to Catch series?

There are 5 books in the My First How to Catch series. It began with My First How to Catch Santa Claus in 2020, and the newest book, My First How to Catch the Sandman, was published in 2024.

What ages are the My First How to Catch books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–3, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring My First How to Catch to life.

01

Alice Walstead

Author
02

Joel Selby

Illustrator
03

Ashley Selby

Illustrator

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