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“A warm Christmas story with a heart full of glitter.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“This title is a fun, fresh take on a familiar holiday dilemma… Ho’s lyricism shines in this buoyant holiday picture book, and Phuong captures the emotional ebbs and flows of the young protagonist while peppering the illustrations with sparkling holiday magic. A fine addition to Christmas collections.”

– School Library Journal

A City Full of Santas

Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Thai My Phuong
Published by HarperCollins

One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she’s looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas?

From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.

Primary ISBN: 9780063287532
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover
Young Adult, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States (San Francisco CA)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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