Mac Barnett on Flipping Santa's Story: Santa's First Christmas

Award-winning children's author Mac Barnett joins us to discuss
his heartwarming new picture book Santa's First Christmas,
beautifully illustrated by Sydney Smith.


In this fresh take on holiday storytelling, Santa experiences the
magic of Christmas Day for the very first time, thanks to his
thoughtful elves. Mac shares insights into the creative process
and his collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith and
reflects on how Christmas books create special yearly traditions
for families. From the warmth of Christmas lights to sneaking
tastes of cookie icing, discover how this charming story turns
the traditional Santa narrative on its head while celebrating the
joy of both giving and receiving during the holiday season.


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⁠⁠⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠.


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About the Author: Mac Barnett is the New York
Times bestselling author of many picture books, including the New
York Times bestseller The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse; the
Caldecott Honor Book and E.B. White Read-Aloud Award winner Sam
and Dave Dig a Hole; and the Caldecott Honor Book and Boston
Globe-Horn Book Award winner Extra Yarn. He also coauthors the
bestselling Terrible Two series with Jory John. Mac lives in
Oakland, California.