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The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

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    About The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

    Santa has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn’t think he’s real. He WANTS to believe in Harold–after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold’s letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer… what would Christmas be without that? But Santa’s just not sure. Some of his friends are telling him they think Harold’s not real. And the Harold that sat on his knee last Christmas looked AWFULLY different. Santa comes up with a plan to find out once and for all if Harold really exists… with hilarious consequences.

    About The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

    Santa has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn’t think he’s real. He WANTS to believe in Harold–after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold’s letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer… what would Christmas be without that? But Santa’s just not sure. Some of his friends are telling him they think Harold’s not real. And the Harold that sat on his knee last Christmas looked AWFULLY different. Santa comes up with a plan to find out once and for all if Harold really exists… with hilarious consequences.

    About The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

    Santa has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn’t think he’s real. He WANTS to believe in Harold–after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold’s letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer… what would Christmas be without that? But Santa’s just not sure. Some of his friends are telling him they think Harold’s not real. And the Harold that sat on his knee last Christmas looked AWFULLY different. Santa comes up with a plan to find out once and for all if Harold really exists… with hilarious consequences.

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    About Maureen Fergus

    Maureen Fergus is the author of five novels for young people: A Fool’s Errand and The Gypsy King (the two prior books in the Gypsy King trilogy), Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero and Recipe for Disaster, of which the latter two were both shortlisted for the… More about Maureen Fergus

    About Maureen Fergus

    Maureen Fergus is the author of five novels for young people: A Fool’s Errand and The Gypsy King (the two prior books in the Gypsy King trilogy), Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero and Recipe for Disaster, of which the latter two were both shortlisted for the… More about Maureen Fergus

    About Maureen Fergus

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Oct 06, 2020 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 10-3/4 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780735268708

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Oct 11, 2016 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 10-3/4 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781770498242

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Oct 11, 2016 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781770498259

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    Praise

    One of Today’s Parent‘s 52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids 2018

    PRAISE FOR The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold:

    “An amusing story with the welcome inclusion of a multiracial family.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “A fun story and a great antidote to holiday skepticism.” —School Library Journal

    “…deliciously fun.” —Publishers Weekly 

    “This clever and funny book laced with slapstick elements flips a regular holiday story on its head. Santa proves a natural in his role as a skeptical detective, equal parts curmudgeonly and cuddly.”    —Quill and Quire

    “The artwork by Cale Atkinson is perfectly suited for the story – with its bright and overstuffed illustrations. While definitely evoking Christmas colours and themes, it never feels overdone. Atkinson also does great work capturing the facial expressions of all the characters.” —CM Magazine

    “Relatable and entertaining, this tongue-in-cheek picture book turns a child’s inevitable disbelief of Santa Claus on its head.”  –Booklist

    “What kids will like: This extremely clever twist on “Is there really a Santa Claus?” anxiety will provoke jelly-belly laughs from kids and adults alike.” ––USA Today

    “Good reading skills will lend appreciation to this story of a flummoxed Santa.” —Midwest Book Review

    Awards

    McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award SHORTLIST 2017

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