# Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith

Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith is a Christmas picture-book story about the elves helping Santa celebrate the holiday for the first time. The listing places it at 40 pages and recommends it for ages 3–7.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 20.00 CAD
- Previous price: 24.99 CAD
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T11:51:12.598Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 69

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## At a glance

- The elves arrange a tree, treats and presents so Santa can experience Christmas after returning to the North Pole.
- Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Sydney Smith.
- The listing gives a 40-page length and an intended reading age of 3–7 years.

## Pros

- A focused seasonal story about Santa receiving the Christmas cheer he usually provides to others.
- Customer feedback specifically praises both the story and the illustrations.
- The stated age range helps families assess whether it suits a younger reader.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
- Publication date: Oct. 22 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 40 pages
- Reading age: 3 - 7 years
- Grade level: Preschool - 2
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 544 g
- Dimensions: 28.91 x 1.02 x 23.01 cm
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0593524977
- ISBN-13: 978-0593524978

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a Christmas read-aloud for children in the listed 3–7 age range.
- Readers interested in a story about Santa and the elves celebrating Christmas together.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as cute and enjoyable, with particular praise for its illustrations and Christmas spirit. That reported response may appeal to families choosing a seasonal read-aloud, while the listed 40-page length and age range provide context for younger readers. Ratings are largely in the highest category, but aggregate scores do not explain individual readers' reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the story as cute and enjoyable.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the illustrations as lovely and cute.
- Positive themes: Feedback appreciates the book's Christmas spirit.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Santa's First Christmas about?
The elves help Santa celebrate Christmas for the first time with a tree, treats and presents after he returns to the North Pole.
### What age is this book listed for?
The listing states a reading age of 3–7 years and a grade level of Preschool–2.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 40 pages.

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## Images

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/4FVZZ7O4zjqsn_df-AuCnEqnjs34X4SCOL3j_-t2T36gxojqFqZZrvAW2NlAkoL01AeLDqmWf4zi0wdLoOSYbHZbKybkQXQiEifOFEq36kONQlRatAVD.jpg)

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/80tb9Frlepb6Y57G9thu15xZaKPQbf8upsCy3jN7obDfqHIIK8SS96n2jOWhzdWsb6IzszdLcObomR94PKpTdWQhGuILC1H8yqa9n_AKlyhAOKGGhCt3.jpg)

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 3](https://loonieperks.com/i/WqS146vqOJ4aDzaJ-YjupzdEJ2YZaZiDvc1Km_XCy2m_BmNpI28w4U4k0t-2Wbzu7vj3Nw5zBuAEEWen1PfyHqJeDnbIpObkN5TeGYxEmDH65eIucFBO.jpg)

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 4](https://loonieperks.com/i/OlzUuEm1ewwwQ7TITxfaBSlbnWaXeoYFVU9971UNeZlw6uKxn6-MBZYqWa7iMouD9nlkL7EbwMWlpdTj6SYkVmxtL9RPzEUH1hG4McR8PzfKDAQlicn3.jpg)

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 5](https://loonieperks.com/i/a1ff2lQ_HDBqkBGNH38cly2jSfFlHthVkCBm8dtVWUmfmOz58ljJVjl_h_H2JxEtu8IuV49sMqBW4irehL50wAEP0HDrcCJ_0V0T89dGkd-srF_tTLDS.jpg)

![Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith — 6](https://loonieperks.com/i/WgDNN4kSQZLimWvLgbzGdXD3C3n7_3WsEByMCOPUeanr3RxPUdkOM_7cWlTjtFPTY1e1myyfwCaVIYi-JJygqbCA5xZJyV8GUiqL0ImZxrM40oRNFe_a.jpg)