FICTION

A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

by M.E. Furman
illus. by Susan Gal. 48p. HMH. Oct. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544226203.
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K-Gr 3—All around the world, children wait for Santa Claus, Papai Noel, Father Christmas, or Grandfather Frost and leave sweet treats for him to enjoy. In Malawi, children thank Father Christmas with mbatata (sweet potato cookies). In France, children leave carrots, oats, or apples inside shoes for Gui, Père Noël's donkey, and a slice of yule log with a glass of wine. And in the United States, children hang their stockings and leave a glass of milk and a cookie for Santa Claus. Each page depicts a Christmas scene and the holiday desserts in charming, brightly colored illustrations by Gal. Each page will leave readers hungry for cookies and curious to try new confections. An author's note and nine recipes are appended.
VERDICT A mouthwatering choice for classrooms and libraries.
Reviewed by Jessica Ko, Los Angeles Public Library
This cheery secular celebration takes readers along on Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the globe, starting in Kiritimati (a.k.a. Christmas Island) and ending in Hawaii. Readers learn about the Christmas treats each culture prepares for Santa and how a typical home decorates and celebrates. Warm charcoal and digital-collage illustrations enhance the sweet presentation. A world map, recipes, and an author's note are included.
 , Jun 01, 2018

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