Akron Public Library

Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus.

A collection of picture puzzles in which young readers are asked to find Santa Claus and other things related to Christmas.

Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures.

Offers picture puzzles which invite young readers to pick out objects from Christmas-themed backgrounds.

"Based on the favorite Christmas television special! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer wasn't always Santa's favorite sleigh-pulling hero. Once upon a time, he was a misfit. While Sam the Snowman tells the story of Rudolph and some other misfits, head up north to use your look and find skills in these eight super-busy, super-snowy scenes. Think you're finished? Turn to the back of the book for more chilly challenges. Just watch out for the Bumble!"-P....

Riding the bus home one day, Brinley is teased for believing in Santa Claus. Pondering the words that were said, Brinley chooses to face the facts and along with the support of mom, makes a choice that ultimately changes the spirit of Santa forever --- and for the better! In this story, Brinley faces some hard facts and makes a choice to participate in random acts of kindness, and to carry forward the true spirit of Santa every day.

"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with...