A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids | Hardcover | JUVENILE FICTION/Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent "This charming fairy tale for children of all ages centers around an old man who thinks he is Santa Claus. It makes a lot more sense than most of us would like to admit." —Newsweek "A splendid story." —The New York Times Book Review Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A keepsake hardcover edition of this book offers a new generation of readers the delights of this funny, touching holiday tale. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.