librarianryan 's review for:

The Santa Thief by Alane Adams
5.0

I think this book needs a new title. I was expecting something cheeky and fun loving. Instead I got a heartfelt book that many parents should read to their children during holidays. Our little boy really wants a pair of ice skates for Christmas, but his parents warn that Santa may not be able to make it this year. Times are tight and tough. The little boy decides to be Santa for his family and make gifts he thinks they will love. In the end he gets his skates, but not from Santa.

I think the reason I love this so much is that it shows a parent skimping and saving to get their child his wildest dreams. At Christmas there is a movement to make the small gifts from Santa and the big gifts from mom and dad. This is so that children don’t question why some kids get expensive extravagant gifts from Santa, and others get socks and underwear. I love how this story gets the concept across in a way that a child could understand. It’s perfect.