Mrs. Claus Explains It All: (At Last) Answers to the Questions Real Kids Ask!
"My daughter and I enjoyed reading it together, and the illustrations by David Wenzel give you a vivid glimpse of life at the North Pole. The Girl learned what Santa's favorite cookies are, and I learned that the North Pole is more technologically advanced than you might think. I highly recommendMrs. Claus Explains It Allfor parents whose children ask a lot of questions that aren't easy to answer without inside information." -DiaryOfAnEccentric.blogspot.com"This is a real cute book, and the illustrations by David T. Wenzel are lovely. Mrs. Claus Explains it All is a great book to cuddle up on the couch with some cocoa in hand and your child who still believes in the magic of Santa." -homeschoolbuzz.com"Finally! A book that gives us the lowdown on Santa, the North Pole, his elves and reindeer. This tell-all comes directly from the big guy's number one assistant, Mrs. Claus, so you know it's the real deal! Mrs. Claus answers the most frequently asked questions received in letters from children each year. As you page through, it is immediately obvious how much thought was put into each answer. The explanations are realistic, yet still very magical. They are also quite lengthy, which means the book would be equally interesting for older children as well as younger ones. Mrs. Claus does a wonderful job of giving just the right amount of information.The illustrations are a perfect match for the writing. Beautiful, full color drawings show what the North Pole really looks like: a peek at Elsbeth baking in her kitchen, Santa's workshops, the elves' quarters and the reindeer stables. Each question is posted on a colored scrap of paper printed in a child's handwriting, followed by a thorough response and an inside look at the area in question. This combination of clever presentation, great explanation and beautiful illustrations make for an absolutely fabulous Christmas book." -For Immediate Release Reviews Kids"This is an enjoyable book to read, offering history, humor, and advice appropriate for the season. Mrs. Claus has done a lot of reading and has a very nice way of talking with kids. Her answers are well thought out, with direct answers and recommendations. The illustrations are well done, offering never-before-seen images of the North Pole and humor, too. " -TheReadingTub.com"Mrs. Claus Explains It Allis a delightful and unique book that is perfect for children and enjoyable for adults. With gorgeous illustrations by David Wenzel, this is not only a verbal treat, but a visual one as well. As any parent or adult who has been around children knows, those little minds come up with some puzzling questions. InMrs. Claus Explains It All, several of those puzzling Christmas/Santa questions can now be answered in a satisfying and fun way.I adore this book and know that it will make a perfect addition to any library. What a delightful way to bring in the holiday season and bring a glowing smile to a child's innocent face!" -CafeOfDreams.blogspot.com"Just in time for the holidays, comes along this delightful book that just begs to be read! To be frank, I myself looked forward to reading this book and I wasn't disappointed! ... Now Mrs. Claus has her own gift for you - for the first time ever, she's taking a break from her very busy schedule to answer real questions from children of all ages. Join her on a tour of the North Pole and learn some of the best kept secrets of Christmas from the person who knows it all - Mrs. Claus!" -aBookBloggersDiary.blogspot.com"Cuddle-up by the fire this holiday season with "Mrs. Claus Explains It All," a fun, creative and humorous book that children and parents will love! Children are full of questions-especially when it comes to Santa Claus. In "Mrs. Claus Explains It All" by Christi Love, answers to all the questions your child has about the man in the big red suit, are provided.This playful and colorful book is a perfect holiday gift for the youngsters in your life. " -MomCentral.com"This wonderfully entertaining and richly illustrated picture book will give readers a splendid picture of what life at Santa's North Pole is like. With humor and an obvious appreciation for the curiosity of children, Elsbeth Claus gives her readers plenty to think about. " -The Looking Glass Children's Book Reviewers"So if you find yourself not coming up with very good answers to any of these questions,Mrs. Claus Explains It Allby Elsbeth Claus (yes, that's really her name!) is perfect for the holiday season. I found myself believing the answers so much, that I had to go back and mark this review from non-fiction to fiction. Shh . . . just don't tell the kids! " -Maw Books Blog"Little ones will love having the "real" answers to the questions they've always wondered about. The art is also great in this cute picture book." -A Patchwork of Books Blog"This book is marvelous! It explains everything from what Santa likes to eat (cookies and mac-n-cheese!) to if she's worried that Santa's too fat. (He works out one hour a day in his state-of-the-art underground gymnasium.) Mrs. Claus also answers questions about the elves and how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night.Mrs. Claus Explains It All: (At Last) Answers to the Questions Real Kids Ask! is a hoot and will come in handy when your little elves ask all those questions about the fat man in the red suit. For all ages, even the kids who are too old to believe in Santa." -My Readable Feast Blog"Yes, purchasing this book will make the Claus family happy, but it will make Santa believers happy, too. This book would look lovely under a Christmas tree - especially paired with a plate of Santa's favorite cookies..." -Curled Up With a Good Book"Just in time for Christmas comes a book that I, personally, have been waiting for since before I learned how to read... For the child in your home, or the child in you, you'll definitely want this book in your home as you celebrate the Christmas season." -The Unnamed Forest"What a fun book! This book answered all of MY questions and then some. When a child really starts asking questions about Santa Claus, this is a great resource. Ms. Love has thought of EVERYTHING. This is a book you can read a little each day for several days. It is also a reference book to help you answer those difficult questions your child will come up with. I took three days and read a little each day to my second grade class. The format is letter/answer; letter/answer etc., so it is very doable. The illustrations are quite magical and support the text well. This is a great book to read during cuddle time those weeks before Christmas and those are my favorite kinds of books." -Friendly Book Nook"Each question receives a believable answer. Santa's team uses a sophisticated NASA-designed GPS system to track the world's children, and a little bit of magic to get all those deliveries done in one day. " -ForeWord""This tongue-in-cheek tell-all is guaranteed to get the family grinning."" -LA Parent""If you are a parent who believes in preserving the innocence and magic of Christmas and Santa in your children for as long as possible then this is a must have."" -KC Books""Mrs. Claus' answers to children's questions and Wenzel's illustrations give this picture book a traditional and classic Christmas feel."" -Into The Wardrobe""Mrs. Claus Explains it All is a perfect book for the Christmas season and children who want their questions answered."" -1330V""For children asking questions about Santa, Mrs. Claus dishes the real deal - from Santa's favorite cookies to high tech trade secrets - inMrs. Claus Explains It All, great reading during the lead up to the holidays for children of all ages."" -BookLoons""The book is a charming combination of illustrations and witty responses to real-life questions found in letters directed to the North Pole."" -Examiner.com""It would be perfect to share as a daily question/answer period each day leading up to Christmas... read one, two, or even three of the questions and answers together with your children!"" -Katie's Literature Lounge""This would make a great gift to give children who are curious about Santa Claus."" -Books Upon a Wee One's Shelf""The questions are compiled in this charming book, illustrated by David Wenzel, to finally set at rest all of the things we've always wondered about how Christmas happens each year."" -Everead""A big beautiful book that was exciting to pull off the shelf. Page by page the questions are posted by the children with care.... and Mrs. Claus has the answers to share!" " -Bookjourney""Very lifelike and wonderful to look at with detail. This would make a great book to read every year with your children." " -SMS Book Reviews