Product Description
In the original poem in which Santa's reindeer were named, "Donner" and "Blitzen" were actually spelled "Dunder" and "Blixem." Today known as "The Night Before Christmas," the poem from 1823 may be the very beginning of children hearing that Santa's sleigh was pulled by reindeer. Full of photographs and historical illustrations of Santa and his reindeer, this volume delights beginning readers eager to find out just how these beasts came to be a symbol of the Christmas season. There's also a special section dedicated to everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph.
About the Author
Kristen Rajczak Nelson has written and edited hundreds of nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, from the importance of voting to biographies of inspiring men and women. She received a B.A. in English with a minor in journalism from Gannon University and an M.A. in Arts Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She loves Broadway musicals, trying out new recipes, and exploring the area around her Western New York home with her family.
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