Mr. Santa

PreS-Gr 1–A whimsical, dreamlike story told through the curious questions of a young child who wakes up to find Santa in the room. The child proceeds to ask Santa all sorts of intriguing questions and ends up joining Santa on his journey to deliver presents around the world. The illustrations in this book are simply stunning—they have a dreamy, watercolor quality with soft blue tones and gentle lighting. Simple yet evocative visuals bring the story to life and perfectly complement the child’s inquisitive questions. The text itself is told entirely through the inquiring questions of the young protagonist, with short, simple sentences that are easy for readers to follow. There is a sense of wonder and imagination that permeates the entire story, as the child’s natural inquisitiveness leads to an extraordinary adventure with Santa. Jarvis has crafted a true holiday gem that captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child. This book would be an excellent choice for reading aloud to small groups: It would serve as a wonderful conversation starter, encouraging children to think about how Santa might respond to the questions posed, or to come up with their own curious inquiries.