Hisako Aoki

Santa's Favorite Story: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas Hisako Aoki

Marc Notes: The forest animals are alarmed when it appears that Santa might be too tired to make his Christmas rounds, until he recounts for them the Nativity story which gives the holiday its true significance.; 004-008. Publisher Marketing: Discover the true meaning of the holidays with "Santa's Favorite Story." Contributor Bio:  Gantschev, Ivan Ivan Gantschev was born in Bulgaria in 1925. After surviving World War II, he worked as an artist. In 1966, he emigrated to Germany, where he lives today. His prize-winning works have been shown in galleries all over the world. Several of his books have been published by North-South Books. He says he illustrates picture books because he wants to show children that it's possible to solve problems peacefully--and besides, it's a lot of fun!