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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780525477570
ISBN number: 0525477578
Label: Dutton Juvenile
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 32
Printing Date: September 14, 2006
Publishing house: Dutton Juvenile
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 239535
Studio: Dutton Juvenile
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Alfie F. Snorklepuss doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, and he’s being a real pest about it. Cranky Alfie is everywhere—on TV, in the newspapers, under the radio—telling boys and girls what he thinks is the truth. Then, one Christmas Eve, the man in blue himself packs up Alfie and brings him to the North Pole for an attitude adjustment, Santa-style.
Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, along with illustrator Steve Björkman, have created a memorable Christmas story for believers and nonbelievers alike in this funny picture book about the importance of being nice, not just at Christmas, but all year round.
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When I was small I dallied with disbelief in Santa Claus. After offering my tentative doubts on the subject, an older adult cousin deadlocked my eyes with hers and intoned, "You know, Tricia, Santa only gives gifts to little kids who believe." Sobering thought. From thereout, I kept my trap shut.
But Alfie F. Snorklepuss cannot keep his disbelief to himself. He shouts that Santa is a scam from every platform and media source he can find. In his zeal, he doesn't realize that he threatens to ruin Christmas for his younger sister, Noelle. Then at the height of his plot to debunk the Santa myth, you know who arrives and teaches Alfie that the true gift of Christmas is love.
Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith seamlessly interweave the timeless story of Santa into contemporary scenes of 21st century daily life that your children will recognize. The illustrations are delightful and the updated take on the Santa theme is refreshing. A charming tale for the holiday season!
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I felt that the children that read this story really enjoyed it.
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Alfie F. Snorklepuss does not believe in Santa. He has researched and calculated all the facts and is positive that Santa cannot exist. He denounces the Santa myth at school, in letters to the editor, on talk radio and on the World Wide Web.
His sister Noelle tells him that "Santa Claus believes in people who believe in him" and she writes to Santa with a special request for her Christmas gift.
On Christmas Eve, Alflie stakes out the Christmas tree to discover the truth about Santa. He discovers more than he could ever imagine!
Steve Björkman's illustrations tell the story with humor. Alfie's pajamas are hilarious.
When I read a Santa book to a group of kids, there is always one kid who will coolly announce what they "think" is the truth about Santa Claus. He/She is then always the recipient of vigorous denials and a verbal pummeling from the other kids.
I know children who yearn for the anticipation, mystery and excitement of Santa's visit. They want do not want to miss the thrill of Christmas morning. This is a sweet tale for families with young (and older) children who want to believe.
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Alfie F Snorklepuss thinks believing in Santa Claus is silly and sets out to prove it. He reads up on reindeer and flying, and flying reindeer. He studies maps and distances. He checks to see if any jet companies make sleighs. He decides to factor in the speed of light and changing time zones. There is no way this big elf is real, he tells the media outlets.
His sister, Noelle, is a true believer and she requests a nicer big brother for Christmas from the big guy. Nothing for Santa to do but grant her wish, even if it means shaking Alfie up a bit.
The illustrations in this book will draw you in. Santa and crew are in the traditional attire, but with an original twist. Alfie's pajamas bear all the "bah humbug" a little boy can carry.
Armchair Interviews ways: Little ones will love this one. The book is delightful, adorable, entertaining...everything you could want in a children's book about Santa.
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Alfie F. Snorkelpuss doesn't believe in Santa, and he sets out to prove that Santa doesn't exist. He researches, weighs the evidence, and wages a campaign. No one listens, especially his little sister, Noelle.
On Chistmas Eve, Noelle writes a letter to Santa Claus. She wants a nicer big brother.
When Santa pops down the chimney, Alfie is face-to-face with the jolly old soul himself. Santa wastes no time explaining "elf science and technology" to Alfie, and then stuffs Alfie into his bag so Alfie can see for himself.
Santa makes a believer out of Alfie and Noelle has a very Merry Christmas.
This delightful book written by Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith and illustrated by Steve Bjorkman is a must-have for your Christmas collection! SANTA KNOWS is an imaginative tale that explains once and for all how Santa gets so much accomplished in just one night.
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