Review: A Santa Clause Stories
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2012
Since I do not regularly review children's books I had to rely on my grandchildren, ages 5 and 8, to assist me in evaluating "How Santa Became Santa Clause" by JSL.  (Don't tell anyone but their mother listened as I read the story.)"How Santa Became Santa Clause" is the story of how the generous Nicholas passed away and was informed by God  his good deeds while on earth earned him the privilege of asking for any one thing. Both children listened attentively as the story unfolded. The now deceased Nicholas asked to be able to continue giving children gifts, this request was granted and Nicholas became Santa Clause.  (I am not telling you any more you just have to buy the book and see where is Rudolph.)When asked what did they think of the story: the 8 year old said it was great and of course they 5 year old reiterated what the older sibling said. When asked, my daughter said the story was good. I also asked: was the story believable? The answer was yes.What "How Santa Became Santa Clause" does is merge God with Santa Clause and for those who are faith purist you will not enjoy the book.  I personally don't like the idea of teaching children that a very real God has anything to do with the modern day folk tale of Santa Clause, which is why I am leaning on the opinion of others for this book review.I do recommend the book (with the above mentioned qualifier). I would not purchase this book.I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review.