The Real Santa
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Join one Black family on their journey to discover what the real Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bedtime Bonnet.
It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel, or the faces on our favorite
holiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me?
Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for any child looking to see some of themself in Santa Claus.
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Christmas preparations are underway for a Black child and their family, with a variety of Black Santas at the center, his visage "sitting on our Christmas tree, smiling on our gift wrap, and stitched on to my sweater"; a collection of brown-skinned Santa figurines also graces the fireplace mantle. As the pajama-clad family readies for Christmas Eve and reads together—canny readers will recognize the cover of the author's previous work—the excited protagonist grows increasingly curious about Santa's appearance. Determined to catch a glimpse, the child sneaks back downstairs, but falls asleep under the tree, only to be carried to bed by a Santa who "looks just like I hoped he would—// Santa looks just like me." Redd's representation of a Black family during the holidays radiates pride in self-identity, while Barlow's cozy mixed-media illustrations conjure the wonder of the season in this welcome, resonant tale. Ages 4–8.
