- Mass Market Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Evergreen Press (PA) (October 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 156043242X
- ISBN-13: 978-1560432425
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.1 x 0.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 82 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,218,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Truth About Santa Claus is the first in a series entitled When your Child Is Ready To Hear... These books assist parents in the difficult task of answering life's tough questions. Written from a Christian perspective, this story, when read to a child, will enable any parent to confidently explain the true meaning of Christmas.
From the Author
One of my first true tests as a parent came when our oldest son began to question the existence of Santa Claus. I have always believed that excluding Santa from our Christmas tradition would remove much of the fun and childlike wonder from the holiday season. At the time, I felt unequipped to provide a truthful answer that would not undermine the trust between parent and child.
Over the years, as our four children have grown up, I have adapted a story that maintains the integrity of the true meaning of Christmas, without contradicting any of our traditional holiday customs. The book explains that Nicholas, the real Santa, was a Christian who loved Jesus very much. When we observe the tradition of Santa Claus, we are honoring the memory of the man who set an example for us by showing Christ's love through gifts at Christmastime.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't ruin the magic!,
By kwt "mama_karen" (Orem, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Truth about Santa Claus: When Your Child Is Ready to Hear . . . (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is fine for older children who want the reality of how the Santa traditions came to be, but please please please do not use it with your young child. The magic that is Santa Claus is so easy for a young child to understand, and that magic can then be transferred to Jesus as the child gets older. In our home, no one is ever allowed to say that they do not believe in Santa. If they persist they are told that "Santa does not bring gifts to those who do not believe!" Ask anyone in our family from Great Gramma to the youngest and you will get the same answer -- "Of course he is real!" There is incredible magic for me, even now as a gramma, when I view the Christmas morning scene of logs tumbling from the fireplace, ashes on the floor, half-eaten cookies, and the soft glow of the Christmas tree on gifts that weren't there the night before. There is far too much of reality in the world for children nowadays. Please don't ruin this little bit of magic for your child!
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3.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book, sensitive to the needs of children,
By Shawn Moreland - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Truth about Santa Claus: When Your Child Is Ready to Hear . . . (Mass Market Paperback)
Mr. Barrington did an excellent job of helping youngsters to understand who Santa really was. He does this without distracting from the excitement of the season. I especially appreciated the emphasis on the birth of Jesus.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Just read it out loud to your kids,
By Mason - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Truth about Santa Claus: When Your Child Is Ready to Hear . . . (Mass Market Paperback)
I knew it was time to sit down with my son and tell him that Santa didn't really bring his Christmas presents, but I had no idea how to approach this subject. This book made it very easy for me, all I had to do was read it to him. The story was great, it answered all of my son's questions, and it makes parents look like heros. I'm very glad that my son knows the truth now. The pictures are really nice too.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good book to help bring up the subject with your child,
By anon "anon" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Truth about Santa Claus: When Your Child Is Ready to Hear . . . (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is pretty good to get for when you are ready to approach the subject of whether Santa is real or not with your children. It does mention Jesus and St. Nicholas and the spirit of giving. It is put in a caring, gentle way. I just wish it explained things a little more. The book could easily be a few pages longer, the author could have elaborated more in a few areas. Then again, I know sometimes publishers give a page limit, which is too bad.My daughter is in third grade and a few kids in class no longer believe in Santa (or tooth fairy, etc.). This actually started in second grade, but has gotten a little more attention this year. Luckily, the majority of kids in class DO still believe, so they outnumber the nay-sayers. But I am willing to bet this was my last Christmas with Santa being "real" in my household. So I have this book for when the time comes and my daughter seriously begins to question it, whether it happens after Christmas vacation when she returns to school (who knows if anyone spied their parents or whatnot this year on Christmas Eve). Or if the topic comes up next year. I think I am going to get one or two more books to go with this one. I like the looks of The Legend of Saint Nicholas. Yes, it has some things hard to believe (like as a baby he stood up and prayed to God). But then again, I am not here to tell my daughter that no magic or miracles exist in the world. Just that there is not a real, living, breathing person of Santa Claus who brings her presents. But that we grown-ups do it to carry on the legend of St. Nicholas. And how interesting it is that in many different countries and cultures around the world some sort of giving person/being exists in legends. So I rate this book with 4 stars. My only complaint is wishing it had a little more info. But it's really good for bringing up the topic with your child. The author has a kind way of writing that doesn't make it seem harsh or as if we've been outright lying to our children about Santa. Just carrying on a fun, beautiful, giving tradition. |
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