The Real Santa

By Emanuel Berger | November 10 2023 | Children'sBlog

Join one Black family on their journey to discover what Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer!

It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel, or the faces on our favorite holiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me?

Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for any child looking to see some of themself in Santa Claus.

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The Real Santa
978-0-593-64739-4
Join one Black family on their journey to discover what Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer!
$8.99 US
Oct 03, 2023
10 x 10
Paperback
32 Pages
Dragonfly Books
Age 4-8 years

The Real Santa
978-0-593-17814-0
Join one Black family on their journey to discover what the real Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bedtime Bonnet. 
$17.99 US
Oct 26, 2021
10 x 10
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

Bedtime Bonnet
978-1-9848-9524-0
This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions--and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.
$18.99 US
Apr 07, 2020
10 x 10
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years

Bedtime Bonnet
978-0-593-37943-1
This joyful board book is a loving celebration of family and Black nighttime hair traditions--and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.
$8.99 US
Jan 18, 2022
7 x 7
Board Book
26 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

Born Ready
The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
978-0-593-12363-8
Jodie Patterson, activist and Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board, shares her transgender son's experience in this important picture book about identity and acceptance.
$17.99 US
Apr 20, 2021
10 x 10
Hardcover
40 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

How to Catch Santa
A Christmas Book for Kids and Toddlers
978-0-593-30190-6
From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering!
$7.99 US
Oct 06, 2020
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
32 Pages
Dragonfly Books
Age 4-8 years

There's an Elf in Your Book
An Interactive Christmas Book for Kids and Toddlers
978-0-593-43050-7
HO, HO, HEY! There's an ELF in YOUR Christmas book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series--now in paperback!
$7.99 US
Oct 12, 2021
10 x 10
Paperback
32 Pages
Dragonfly Books
Age 3-7 years