![]() We have all seen the pictures of babies and toddlers meeting Santa for the first time and falling into a mild state of panic. With my daughters, I thought it was cute and funny. I see it as a right of passage. However, I know that some parents want those pristine pictures with crisp dresses and smiling faces. Here is a list of interactive, brightly colored and comforting books to help little ones meet Santa on their own terms. Hopefully, these books will help children have a more positive first interaction with Jolly Old Saint Nick. Baby’s Very First Slide and See Christmas by Usborne – A tactile book with engaging moving parts and bright colors. This book is about the Christmas Holiday with a special appearance by Santa. Dear Santa by Rod Campbell – Santa tries to find the perfect gift. A lift-a-flap book. Santa Flap Book by Usborne – Santa’s Christmas Eve journey from the North Pole to your house. Santa’s Christmas Train by Helen Foster James – Take the Christmas train to the North Pole to meet Santa. Santa’s Workshop by Holly Berry-Byrd – Meet Santa and his team of helpers in this colorful lift-a-flap book. Santa’s Workshop by Roger Priddy – Santa and his helpers are busy getting ready for the big day. Lots of flaps to keep little hands busy. Usborne Sparkly Touchy-Feely Santa Claus – Santa’s journey to deliver the world’s presents with smooth sparkling stars and soft white Santa beard. Where’s Santa Claus by Nosy Crow – A flip-the-flap tour of the North Pole. Check Back on Thursday for Christmas Gift Giving Guide for Librarians. Share your thoughts on this topic. Comment below:
7 Comments
Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:30:07 pm
You'll have to let me know how she does this year! One of Santa's elves told us babies between 1-2 have the hardest time! Hopefully this will help!
Reply
12/4/2019 04:26:35 pm
I never thought of doing this, but telling stories is a wonderful way to prepare a child for this occasion! Love your list of Santa books.
Reply
Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:34:57 pm
I am hard pressed to find a problem that can't be solved with books ; )
Reply
This is such a good idea! I remember taking my niece to see Santa for the first time - she had a full-blown freakout. Lots of crying. But earlier that same year she met Dora and Boots at the Children's Museum, and that wasn't cause for hysterics. Kids are so funny.
Reply
Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:37:00 pm
That's interesting. I wonder how much comes down to age? Santa's elf was telling us that kid's between 1-2 are the most likely to have a melt-down.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorAlison Kelly Archives
December 2019
Categories |