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Title: The Real Santa Claus by Marianna Mayer ISBN: 0-8037-2624-4 Publisher: Phyllis Fogelman Books Pub. Date: September, 2001 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Summary: A CHRISTMAS BOOK TO ENJOY FROM YEAR TO YEAR
Comment: Opening with the traditional version of the beloved poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" renowned children's book author Marianna Mayer seques into the life of St. Nicholas, the saint whose legendary generosity was the genesis for Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas, who lived during the fourth century in the area that is now known as Turkey, was the child of practicing Christians who died when Nicholas was but a boy. Fortunately, they were people of wealth so the child was left with a handsome inheritance which it is said he used to help others.
According to stories that have grown up around the saint when he was still a boy he overheard villagers in the marketplace discussing a family that was destitute, so impoverished that three daughters were to be sold into slavery.
That night young Nicholas stealthily approached the family's home and threw a bag of gold in through an open window. So astounded was the man to find this amazing gift that he sat by the window each night hoping to see his benefactor.
When he did catch Nicholas leaving another bag of gold the man wanted to know how he could repay him. The boy only asked that the man never tell who had helped him.
Later, as an adult, Nicholas was elected Bishop of Myra and continued his selfless generosity which won him legions of followers.
Illustrating her story with reproductions of paintings by some of the world's greatest artists, including Tintoretto and Fra Angelico, Ms. Mayer has created a keepsake Christmas book that families will enjoy season after season.
- Gail Cooke
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Title: The Gift of Father Christmas: Stories and Traditions of St. Nicholas by D. Morgan ISBN: 0736905715 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend by Julie Stiegemeyer, Chris Ellison ISBN: 0758603762 Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn ISBN: 1585422657 Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 21 October, 2004 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Legend of Saint Nicholas by Demi ISBN: 0689846819 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: There Really Is a Santa Claus: The History of St. Nicholas & Christmas Holiday Traditions by William J. Federer ISBN: 0965355748 Publisher: Amerisearch, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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