Holiday Books Featuring MINNESOTA

"Ho, ho, ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Minnesota!"


Title: Santa Is Coming to Minnesota

Author: Steve Spillman
Illustrator: Dunn, Robert
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication Date: Oct. 1, 2012
Binding: Hardcover

Summary: The Jolly Old Elf heads south from his home in the North Pole to Minnesota to deliver presents and good cheer, with a little help from the youngest reindeer, making his first trip, and not so much from his brand-new, high-tech Santa-nav system.

With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over:
    State Capitol
    Minneapolis: Spoon Bridge sculpture
    Minneapolis: Stone Arch Bridge
    Minneapolis: Guthrie Theater
    St. Paul: Landmark Center
    Duluth: Aerial Lift Bridge
    Bemidji: Paul Bunyan & Babe
    North Shore: Split Rock Lighthouse
    Minneapolis: Weisman Art Museum
    Minneapolis: Foshay Tower
    St. Paul: Cathedral
    "Ho, ho ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Minnesota!"
$5.00 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1541603928/santa-is-coming-to-minnesota-by-steve
$4.00 https://www.ebay.com/itm/114883390245

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Santa Clause is on his way to Minnesota

Written by Rachel Ashford
Illustrated by Robert Dunn

Summary: Oh, no! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa can’t find a very special present for a very special child in your state. And he’s almost arrived! Will Santa and Elfie find the present in time? Region-specific details throughout, seamlessly woven into the text will appeal to gift-buyers.

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I Saw Santa in Minnesota

Written by JD Green
Illustrated by Nadja Sarell and Srimalie Bassani

Summary: A unique and hilarious regional holiday series that incorporates search-and-find activities as Santa and Mrs. Claus travel the US trying to have a restful vacation. A 32-page hardcover picture book.

Uh oh…Santa forgot to plan his vacation this year. Mrs. Claus says, “How ‘bout Minnesota USA, my dear? You always say it’s your favorite place, but remember, the children should not see your face.”

Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go on a trip—but can someone as famous as Santa stay out of sight? Snuggle up and read what happens when things don’t quite go as planned.

This Christmas regional series combines a fun and festive story with local landmarks and search-and-find artwork that will have children looking for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their reindeer in their own backyard!

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Minnesota

Summary: It’s the night before Christmas and you’re nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care—will Santa visit City or State? Follow Santa’s journey in this magical retelling of a classic children’s Christmas book starring the special place where you live.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas in Minnesota

[The Twelve Days of Christmas in America Series] Written by Connie Van Hoven
Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka
Sterling Publishing, 2009
Picture Book, 32 pages

Summary: Welcome to the 12 days of Christmas in Minnesota! Ready to greet you are 5 golden hotdishes, 4 lumberjacks, 3 red stones, 2 hockey sticks... and much more from the Gopher State. Jack is so excited about the visit of his twin cousins, Sarah and Hannah, that he gives them one of these VERY unusual gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Hannah writes lively letters home to tell her mom and dad all about their trip.
Signed Copy $7.69
Great River Regional Library

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Santa's Sleigh Is on It's way to Minnesota

by Eric James (Author), Robert Dunn (Illustrator)

Summary: A fun, rhyming Christmas story featuring all the magic of Santa, and all the magic of your favorite city, state, or region.

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The Spooky Express Minnesota
https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Scare-Minnesota-Eric-James/dp/1728233704/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_2/131-8849627-0935444

A Halloween Scare in Minnesota: A Trick-or-Treat Gift for Kids
https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Scare-Minnesota-Eric-James/dp/1728233704/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_2/131-8849627-0935444


Good Night Minnesota (Good Night Our World)
Adam Gamble
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Minnesota-Our-World/dp/1602190348/ref=d_pd_sim_sccl_2_1/131-8849627-0935444

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