Seattlebased author martha brockenbrough was faced with this very dilemma six years ago, when her nineyearold daughter lucy asked her for the truth about santa. This book is perfect for families with children whove started to question if santa is real and are ready for the truth. Love, santa perfect picture book friday miss marples musings. When you are ready for the truth about santa, this book will be. In a series of letters, a young girl writes to santa to ask about the north pole, mrs. In the book, there are envelopes with letters that have been written by lucy to santa and by santa to lucy. Love, santa by martha brockenbrough picture book the.
Children, christmas, holidays, local tv, miami news. Scholastic inc isbn 9780545700306 hardcover 32 pages 8. Probably thats because i was 7 when i spotted my mom around midnight on christmas eve with a shaun cassidy record, a sign of my investigative tendencies to come. The love, santa book shares letters about christmas and the christmas spirit between mother and daughter, inspired by letters sent between brockenbrough and her daughter. Now that shes in the fourth grade, she is bound to start believing what the kids at school have to say about santa claus, so ive gotten ahead of it by reading the book love, santa by martha brockenbrough with her.
Love, santa was so beautifully written and is the perfect way to tell your little one the truth about santa. Martha brockenbrough teaches at the vermont college of fine arts in their writing for children and young adults mfa program. Author martha brockenbrough shares a series of letters in which a young girl writes to santa to ask about the north pole, mrs. Truth be told, i expected the question much earlier. Her mother responds to say that no, she is not santa. One cool thing that reminds me of the griffin and sabine books i loved so much in college. Love, santa by martha brockenbrough and illustrated by lee white is a great tool to help parents have this difficult conversation with their children and to break the news about santa claus. This book is fantastic and is a great way to ease into the conversation for kids ages 611.
My oldest is 10, the same age i was when i found out the truth about santa. Martha s daughter has figured out the truth about santa, which left her mother. Martha brockenbrough the author of several books for children and the truth about santa essay frequently pinned here. The game of love and death, an awardwinning historical novel. Levine at scholastic, as is her forthcoming picture book, love, santa, as well as two bigfoot picture books written jointly with samantha berger. Martha brockenbrough has brilliantly crafted a contest that punctures our perceptions, and forces us to question the rules of evil and benevolence. Martha brockenbrough does a great job answering these questions in the form of back and forth letters. The last letter explains the tradition of santa and christmas beautifully but it is definitely a spoiler.
We hear the story behind this beautiful way to help your child through this major life transition from a santabeliever to a member of santas team. An author addresses a young santa skeptic her daughter wamc. Buy the picture books book love, santa by martha brockenbrough at indigo. A coherent portrait of a chaotic man that may restore some of the. I contacted the writer, martha brockenbrough, and got permission to republish her piece. If you are looking for an effective and gentle way to convey the truth about santa claus to your young children, look no further than love, santa by martha brockenbrough. Dec 02, 2017 martha and susan will discuss their respective books and share their favorite holiday traditions, and marthas daughter and professional singer.
The original author of this letter is martha brockenbrough who wrote this response back in 2009 after her daughter lucy gave her a note asking. Martha is the author of books for readers of all ages, including the game of love and death, devine intervention, and the dinosaur tooth fairy. Martha brockenbrough has blessed us with a beautiful letter that she wrote to her daughter in 2009 regarding the truth behind the north poledwelling gift giver. Finding bigfoot, the companion to the animal planet show. Martha brockenbroughs most popular book is the game of love and death. For parents and kids ages 611 for telling the truth about santa learn more about the book on. Telling kids the truth about santa claus is tricky business. Dec 20, 2017 i contacted the writer, martha brockenbrough, and got permission to republish her piece. That has left her mother grappling with how to explain that belief and wonder dont have to end with this news.
An author addresses a young santa skeptic her daughter. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Dec 23, 2017 theres a big, green, tinsel warning label across the cover of martha brockenbroughs new book, love, santa, illustrated by lee white. Sooner or later, families that celebrate christmas arrive at a crossroads when the children begin to question just who this jolly fellow with a beard and a red suit really is. She is the author of eight books for young readers, including the game of love and death, a finalist for the kirkus prize, winner of the washington state book award and pacific northwest bookseller association award and. Yep, written in capitals to emphasize her desperate need for an answer. In real life, lucy who is now 19 loved the idea of participating in the santa spirit by doing good things for others in need and by keeping santa alive in her. Author martha brockenbroughs nineyearold daughter asked her the truth about santa claus, and marthas creative and thoughtful response was a viral sensation. Dec 25, 2019 truth be told, i expected the question much earlier. Love, santa by martha brockenbrough helps parents explain.
But this book helped us have a much more nuanced conversation that got us to a much higher truth. She lives in seattle, washington, with her husband and their two daughters. Telling kids the truth about santa claus about a mom. The format is fun there are envelopes to open and read and it delivers the truth in a gentle and heartfelt way, leaving the door open for the spirit of. Martha brockenbroughs new childrens book love, santa answers potentially delicate questions. Love, santa, book by martha brockenbrough picture books. Follow scholastic on twitter, facebook, and instagram. Seattlebased author martha brockenbrough was faced with this very dilemma six years ago, when her nineyearold daughter lucy asked her for. Brockenbroughs book is written as a series of letters between her and her daughter, lucy, who begins to write santa claus when shes 7 years old. Dec 25, 2019 when your child wants the truth about santa. Martha is the author of fiction and nonfiction for young readers.
Martha brockenbrough writes books for kids and adults. On this edition of conversations, she joins us to talk about her picture book, love, santa. Martha brockenbrough december 2, 2010 lucy and alice, christmas 2008 i wrote this last year for cozi, after my daughter lucy asked for the truth about santa. Dec 21, 2015 seattlebased author martha brockenbrough was faced with this very dilemma six years ago, when her nineyearold daughter lucy asked her for the truth about santa. Books by martha brockenbrough author of the game of love and.
Books by martha brockenbrough author of the game of love. Love, santa by martha brockenbrough, lee white, other. Love, santa is for children who are definitely, absolutely, positively ready to hear the truthor already know itabout santa claus. My good friend holly cupala reminded me it was the season to repost. When you are ready for the truth about santa, this book will be perfect to have under your tree. Year after year, santa writes back, and a heartwarming relationship develops, until one year, the girl writes to her mother instead. How to explain santa to curious kids this mama loves. When your child wants the truth about santa cbs miami. Brockenbrough and her daughter lucy wrote letters to. We talk about when the time is right, and how to explain the magic represented by the spirit of santa. While lucy is saddened by this comingofage moment, she is also inspired to carry on the spirit of santa. That has left her mother grappling with how to explain that belief and. Marthas daughter has figured out the truth about santa, which left her mother.
Love, santa by martha brockenbrough helps parents explain the. When your child wants the truth about santa emvidowealth. In a series of letters, a young girl writes to santa to ask about the north pole. Our very own martha brockenbroughs upcoming 2016 book entitled love, santathe text of which has already spawned a devoted following on the web as a dear, virginia book for the modern ageis slated to receive lee whites illustrations. This story was first published on when your child wants the truth about santa latest from this section. The game of love and death is an exquisitely nuanced novel that plunges readers into an inescapable ache of forbidden longing.
Illustration by barry falls belief and wonder dont have to end when a child learns the truth about santa. Dec 04, 2017 telling kids the truth about santa claus is tricky business. In the book, there are envelopes with letters that have. Her daughter, lucy, wrote a noteall in capitals for emphasis of coursereading, i need to know, are you santa.
Love, santa by martha brockenbrough how to explain santa isnt. Martha and susan will discuss their respective books and share their favorite holiday traditions, and marthas daughter and professional singer. Martha brockenbrough has written a book to help you answer that question. Martha brockenbrough has 20 books on goodreads with 38017 ratings. Martha brockenbroughs daughter, lucy, has figured out the truth. Telling kids the truth about santa popsugar family. A green foil bellyband around this book, reading when youre ready to share the beautiful truth about santa, foreshadows its important. Painstaking research, straightforward delivery, and succinct explanations make this a smart addition to nonfiction collections.
Love, santa perfect picture book friday miss marples. Dec 07, 2017 love, santa by martha brockenbrough and illustrated by lee white is a great tool to help parents have this difficult conversation with their children and to break the news about santa claus. The format is fun there are envelopes to open and read and it delivers the truth in a gentle and heartfelt way, leaving the door open for the spirit of christmas and participation in the magic of giving. Its designed for when youre ready to share the truth about santa. Martha brockenbrough told her daughter, lucy, via a heartfelt letter that she then turned into a book. Her mom writes her back that she is not santa, that santa teaches us to believe, and that he has help getting down all those chimneys by those whose hearts he has filled with joy.
I loved that interactive side of it because you didnt know what you were pulling out. Seattlebased author martha brockenbrough was faced with this very. Dec 23, 2017 theres a big, green, tinsel warning label across the cover of martha brockenbrough s new book, love, santa, illustrated by lee white. Theres a big, green, tinsel warning label across the cover of martha brockenbroughs new book, love, santa, illustrated by lee white.
That experience is the basis for her new book, that follows a young girl named lucy and her journey to. Marthas charming book reveals the beautiful truth about santa in the very best way possible. Martha brockenbrough is the author of the ya novels the game of love and death and devine intervention, and the dinosaur tooth fairy, a picture book. Theres a big, green, tinsel warning label across the cover of martha brockenbrough s new book, love, santa, illustrated by lee white. Dec 16, 2009 illustration by barry falls belief and wonder dont have to end when a child learns the truth about santa. Love, santa by martha brockenbrough how to explain santa. I thought i had the answer in love, santa, a childrens book by martha brockenbrough.
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