Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

How santa got his job

Santa was not always the lovable gift giver we know him as today. He tried out many jobs starting when he was a young man including chimney sweep, postal worker, cook, zookeeper, and circus performer before he found the job that was right for him. He only became the Santa we know and love after meeting the elves at the circus and going to their homes where he suggested they work together to give gifts to people around the world on one special night a year.

Krensky, Stephen

Simon & Schuster

0-689-80697-3

New York

1998

Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000