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Children’s Books
General Books
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CHILDREN'S
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• Saint Nicholas
Boyds Mills Press, 2000
List: $15.95
Ages: 4-10
This simply told story of St. Nicholas is based on both life and legend. Unusual mosaic style illustrations.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• Children of God Storybook Bible
Zondervan, 2010
List: $18.99
Age four - elementary age children & families
If you are looking for a children's Bible, you can't do better than this! 50 Bible stories retold for children, illustrated by 20 artists from around the world. Anyone who reads this Bible will know God loves them and how God wants people to live. Highly recommended. (Cover shown is UK edition)Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• The Legend of Saint Nicholas
Eerdmans Books for Young People, 2014
Grand Rapids, Michigan & Cambridge, United Kingdom
Originally published by Verlag Herder GmbH, Germany
Nicely illustrated with double-page, soft pictures; included stories: dowry, selection as bishop, saving sailors, famine relief, and the two golden cups. Very nice introduction to St. Nicholas.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Santa's Secret Story
Pauline Books & Media, 2011
$10.95
Elementary age
Rachel learns who Santa really is and how to share God's lovePurchase from Pauline Books & Media
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My Christmas Stocking: Filled with God's Love
ZonderKidz, Zondervan, 2006
List: $6.99 Board book
Ages: 3 and up
Shaped board book with simple introduction to Saint Nicholas and the stocking tradition; whimsical illustrations.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas
McElderry Books, 2003
List: $19.95
Ages: 5-10
Beautifully gilded illustrations tell the full story of St Nicholas, concluding, "Throughout the world today, whether he goes by the name of St. Nicholas, Sinter Klaas, or Santa Claus, this figure who shows enormous generosity, a love of children, deep care for the poor and needy, and a completely selfless nature is considered to embody the spirit of Christmas and the true spirit of the Lord."Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Secret of St. Nicholas
Fairland Books, West Friendship, Maryland, 2008
List: $16.95 paperback
Elementary age children & families
This story focuses on how a very young Nicholas used his inherited fortune to save three young women in secret. Full color illustrations.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.ca
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The Saint Who Became Santa Claus
Regina Press, 2002
List: $6.95
Ages: 4-8
Attractive small book tells two Nicholas stories (the dowry money and famine) and nicely relates St. Nicholas to Santa Claus, ending, "Most of all, Saint Nicholas wants us to thank God for the gift of the Christ Child, Jesus, who taught us how to love one another; and whose birth makes Christmas a Holy Day for all of us."Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Christmas Is . . .
Holiday House, 2001
List: $6.95 paperback
Ages: 4-8
Good information about Christmas; begins with the Christ Child and introduces a number of Christmas symbols. The St. Nicholas pages tell of the gold landing in a stocking and make the connection to Santa.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Santa Who?
Morrow Junior Books
List: $15.95
Ages: 4-8
Nice introduction to bishop St. Nicholas. Tells how Santa developed and the stories of other gift givers.Purchase from amazon.com
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Can We Help You, Saint Nicholas?
North-South Books, 1992
List: $6.95
Ages: 4-8
Originally published in Switzerland, this gentle story tells of animals helping a somewhat confused Saint Nicholas. Nice images of a Bishop Nicholas.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Miracle of Saint Nicholas
Bethlehem Books, 1997
List: $14.95
Ages: 4-8
Story set in Russia tells of the enduring faith of a small village as a young boy's dream for the church evokes a miracle.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Santa, Are You for Real?
Thomas Nelson, 1987
List: $7.99
Ages: 4-8
Rhyming story helps children discover that there was a real Saint Nicholas; keeps Jesus at the heart of Christmas. The author is president of Christianity Today.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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24 Christmas Stories to Welcome Jesus
2011
Ages 4-9
Twenty-four stories for the days of Advent; fresh retelling of biblical and saints' stories, with modern and a few classic tales. Nicely illustrated. Originally from France.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• A Letter from Saint Nicholas: To Children of Every Age
Beaver's Pond Press, 2019
Edina, Minnesota
List: $18.95
A lovely fable that leads all of us, along with Nicholas, to the Christ Child. The story is set in time travel and connects with Nicholas' spirit of generosity, rooted in his encounter with the Christ Child.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• Saint Nicholas and the Mouse of Myra
Paraclete Press, 2014
Graphic novel tells St. Nicholas' story with a philosophical mouse providing counterpoint and challenge to Nicholas; eight chapters include all the important stories, revealing Nicholas' deep faith and commitment to caring for others. Excellent, highly recommended.Purchase from Cokesbury
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• Saint Nicholas & the Nine Gold Coins
St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2015
$20.00
Well-told story of St Nicholas and the dowry gold, seamlessly includes background and Jesus' teachings. Beautifully illustrated with rich, full-color iconographic art. A short accessible section at the end fills out more detail of Nicholas' story. Large-size picture book.Purchase from amazon.com
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Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend
Concordia Publishing House, 2003, 2005
List: $6.99 Board book edition
Ages: 4 and up
Nicholas is introduced through the well-known story of the three sisters who need dowry money. Simply told for young children, this shorter board book edition is good for use with both young and older children. We like it much better than the longer original version.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Tales of the Tick-Tock Time Traveler: St. Nicholas's Secret
Higher Life Development Services, 2009
List: $14.99
Ages: 6–9
Nicholas story woven into a time travel adventure with cartoon-style illustrations; tone a little preachy in spots.Purchase from amazon.com
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The Real Santa Claus
Phyllis Fogelman Books
List: $16.95
This story of St. Nicholas, the bishop who was the real Santa Claus, is lavishly illustrated with classic Christian art. Each page is a single story which could be read to younger children.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• The True History of Santa Claus
PPP Company Limited, 2003
$17.99
Ages: 9 and up (whenever questions about Santa Claus are asked)
A ten-year-old boy, who stopped believing in Santa Claus when he was nine, has an adventure that causes him to believe again—this time in the real Santa, too. The tale includes Christmas Eve miracles, gifts, stockings, magic and snow, while being factual, historical and true to the story in Bethlehem. Highly recommended for children (and adults) asking questions about Santa.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The True Story of Santa Claus
Pauline Books & Media, 2000
List: $5.95
Ages: 4-8
Santa Claus tells a young boy the story of Saint Nicholas and how Jesus asked him to continue looking after the world's children—and so he brings gifts every year and to remind children that Jesus is God's best gift.Purchase from amazon.com
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The True Story of Saint Nicholas
Alan C. Hood & Co., 2006 edition, (1964, 1997)
List: $16.00
Simple little book, suitable for Christmas Eve reading aloud.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale
Skyhook Press (Atheneum), 2010 (1995)
List: $10.00
Ages 4-8
Retelling of an Early American folk tale, the origin of "a baker's dozen"–St. Nicholas develops a spirit of generosity; beautiful detailed illustrations by Wendy Edelson. Now in a new 15th anniversary edition with pattern and recipe for St. Nicholas cookiesPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• Saint Nicholas: The story of the real Santa Claus
Lion Children's Books, Oxford, UK, 2003
List: $14.95 hardback or £4.99 paperback
Ages: 5 and up
Nicely illustrated picture book version of St Nicholas' best-known story of kindness and generosity.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Legend of the Christmas Stocking: The Inspirational Story of a Wish Come True
ZonderKidz, Zondervan, 2004
List: $21.99
Ages: 5 and up
Loosely set in the early 1800s the story tells of a boy and how the story of Saint Nicholas leads to generosity.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Legend of the Christmas Stocking: An Inspirational Story of a Wish Come True
ZonderKidz, Zondervan, 2006
List $6.99 Board book
Ages: 5 and up
Board book version with condensed textPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• A St. Nicholas Story or The Fiercest Little Animal In The Forest
Patrick's Press, 2009
List: $12.95
Age preschool - primary children & families
Gentle story shows St. Nicholas' generosity and care for those in need as he enlists the help of the most unlikely animals. Helping others changes hearts. Story is in the Waldorf tradition. Soft full-color illustrations.
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GENERAL
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The Saint who would be Santa Claus:
The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra
Baylor University Press, 2012
A careful look at the real historic person, Nicholas of Myra, this accessible account brings together primary source material, modern scholarship, and tradition over the centuries from many places to create a compelling account of Nicholas' life and why it has been so influential, even today. Fully annotated.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus: The True Story: PROJECT BOOK
Pauline Books & Media, 1993
List: $5.98 paperback
Ages: 4-8
Activities and coloring pages reinforce the real St. Nicholas who points to the true center of Christmas.Purchase from amazon.com
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The Unwrapping of Theodora Quirke
RedDoor Press, 2020
Brentford, London, England
$15,56
Adult
This fantasy novel set in Liverpool, England, has rather raw language, as are the characters. This is especially so in the early part of the book—if this is an issue for you, do not read it. However, the book captures much of the real St. Nicholas in a magical tale of redemption.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Saint Nicholas Secret: A Story of Childhood Faith Reborn in the Heart of a Father
BookLocker.com, 2003 (Conciliar Press, 1999), List: $14.97 or ebook $9.97
A father's story of rediscovering St Nicholas, saint of the church, and sharing it with his children, with suggestions for parents from an Orthodox Christian perspective.Purchase from BookLocker (Paperback & Ebook)
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Santa Claus: A Biography
McClelland & Smith, Toronto, Canada, 2005
List: $26.95
Excellent and entertaining account of how American Santa came to be. Fine background of Saint Nicholas and the book puts to rest a number of common myths concerning the evolution of Santa Claus.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Nicholas: The epic journey from Saint to Santa Claus
Bloomsbury, New York & London, 2005
List: $24.95
Journey with this popular travel writer through time and across the globe to discover how and why Nicholas has evolved into Santa Claus and Father Christmas. Also published as Santa: A Life in the UKPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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From the Holly Jolly to the Holy: Reclaiming the sacred during Advent and Christmas
Forward Movement & Morehouse Publishing, 2013
$4.00
Let St. Nicholas help recover the joy and holiness of Advent & Christmas. Adult devotional booklet with scripture and reflection for all the days of Advent and Christmas; St. Nicholas shows how to live with true Christian compassion and generosity while leadeing to the Bethlehem manger.
Available as ebook for Kindle, Nook & iPad
Adult devotional for Advent & Christmas
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St. Nicholas: A closer look at Christmas
Thomas Nelson, London, 2005
Generously illustrated full-color coffee table book will delight the eye with images of Saint Nicholas from around the globe, many full-page. Rosenthal, a great friend and associate of the St. Nicholas Center, provided the illustrations from his extensive collection of St. Nicholas postcards, church photographs and items reflecting popular culture.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Real St. Nicholas: Tales of Generosity and Hope From Around the World
Quest Books, 2002
Adults
This book offers a St. Nicholas folktale or legend from around the world for each day in December. Stories to share that will help restore the true meaning of the holiday season.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Wonderworker: The True Story of How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus
ACTA Publications, 2004 (1994)
List: $12.95
Ages: 12 and up
Written for a three-year old nephew to read when 13 or 14, this comprehensive, illustrated account helps people today understand how Nicholas became known as a Wonderworker and the evolution of modern-day Santa. An easy read, especially for adults who want to tell children about St. Nicholas, or just understand for themselves.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Icon of Gentleness: St. Nicholas
James Rosenthal, 2020
London, England
$7.99
Also available in a Kindle edition
Good basic introduction to Saint Nicholas and some of his traditions around the worldPurchase from
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The Santa Papers
St. Nichols of Myra: the unofficial autobiography
Kadesh Press, 2012
$6.95
Breezy, easy-to-read account introduces St. Nicholas, especially for evangelicals who may not know very much, if anything, about him. Told in contemporary vernacular in the saint's first-person voice.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk
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