My Little Santa Claus

On Christmas Eve, a girl meets a tiny Santa Claus with no presents left to give and discovers how much a simple act of kindness can mean.

When Magali encounters a very small, rather lost Santa Claus in the snow, she finds him empty-handed. Christmas is supposed to be a time when Santa brings gifts, but this time Magali has something to offer him. Their unexpected meeting becomes a gentle story about generosity, compassion, and the happiness of giving without expecting anything in return.

First published in French in 1994 as Mon Petit Père Noël, Gabrielle Vincent's Christmas story is presented here in its first English-language edition. Vincent, the creator of the Ernest and Célestine books, brings her spare, expressive visual storytelling to an encounter full of quiet feeling.

For children ages three to eight, My Little Santa Claus offers a different kind of Christmas magic. With its child-centred perspective and tender illustrations, it is a natural story for sharing at bedtime or reading aloud together during the holidays.