Description
About the Author
Jon Agee attended The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. A full-time author, he lives with his wife in San Francisco. Jon is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, which between them have won an Irma Black Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books, ALA Notable Book, and much more. In the UK Jon has been shortlisted for the Children's Book Award and twice been long-listed for the UKLA Award.
Reviews
'The texts of Jon Agee's picture books are always witty and clever, and his images create involving scenes using a bold and simple line... This amusing jeu d'esprit deserves a lasting place in the canon of Christmas origin stories.' Sunday Times;'The distinctive artwork combines bold outlines with washes of colour, to create striking illustrations which are full of quirky detail and subtle humour. A wonderfully entertaining festive tale, perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa was like as a child.' Booktrust;'A witty origin story for Father Christmas.' Financial Times;'Little Santa is the kind of book around which traditions can be built - a classic in the making - and will be read and enjoyed in many families for years to come.' Books for Keeps;'Gloriously mischievous and eye-catching ... A veritable feast of visual and verbal wit for every child (and adult) who loves Christmas!' Lancashire Evening Post;'Meet Santa as a child in this delightful Christmas tale where the North Pole - Little Santa's first love meets Florida - his family's love. Can Santa foil his family and prevent the move... find out just why Santa comes down the chimney, where he lives and more.' Armadillo
Awards
Winner of Booklist, Editor's Choice 2015 and ALA notable book 2015.
Book Information
ISBN 9781912650781
Author Jon Agee
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Scallywag Press
Publisher Scallywag Press