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Name: The Year Without a Santa Claus
Author: Phyllis McGinley

📘 The Year Without a Santa Claus by Phyllis McGinley

In this charming picture book, Phyllis McGinley presents a rhymed tale of Santa Claus, who, afflicted by a cold and other ailments, decides to take a holiday at Christmastime. Through gentle verse and engaging illustrations, the story follows Santa’s departure and the surprising, generous responses of children around the world, who cope with the unexpected absence of their gift‑giver.

First publish date: 1957

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Phyllis McGinley

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