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Florida Santa
Is He Real? Do We Know It?
Ruth E. Clark, Author
Sarah Caterisano, Illustrator
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2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards – Bronze Medalist
Holiday Category
2008 President's Book Awards Florida Publisher's Association – Silver Finalist
Best Florida Book for Children
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Summary
The message of Christmas is giving. For children it is receiving from Santa. The lessen from honoring giving and receiving is that both express love and joy - the true spirit of Christmas. Children in nearly every culture have a Santa who is eagerly awaited through rituals of significant importance to children. Florida Santa brings unique variations - no chimneys, too hot for fur boots, key lime pie and whipped cream instead of cookies and milk, helpers who drive trucks they can steer and Florida Santa himself arriving suitably dressed in flip-flops and shorts. Florida Santa - Is He Real? How Do We Know It? is a story told by four-year old Matthew who visits with his sister at grandparents in Florida. His anticipation and exciting preparations for Christmas celebrations are overwhelming to Matthew. He raises many questions and seeks answers and assurances from big sister Amelia. Grandma is called to provide a comforting explanation of just how Florida Santa does his annual duties. These assurances confirm that Florida Santa is Real. Florida Santa, as Santa's everywhere, is "not just a guy who brings toys, but rather the spirit of Santa is giving - the true Christmas JOY." Florida Santa is a unique and value-rich book to add to any child's Christmas Library.
About the Author
Ruth E. Clark, Ed. D. is a retired educator who has worked with children and families for more than thirty years. She holds an earned doctorate from Temple University, Philadelphia. Dr. Clark's career in education includes classroom teaching, clinical reading disabilities specialist and director of Reading Education, consultant specialist in Learning Disabilities, Director of Services for Special Education services, and teaching at college and university levels. Dr. Clark has served as an advocate in education for children with special needs and their families through her private practice in New Jersey. Dr. Clark honors children and their pure optimistic spirits. She believes that these spirits are enriched and nourished through the adult-child relationships developed through reading to and with a child. Dr. Clark is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
