The Boy Who Lived In Pudding Lane

Being a true account, if only you believe it, of the life and ways of Santa, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

by Sarah Addington

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Pub Date Sep 12 2017 | Archive Date Jul 19 2017

Grafton and Scratch Publishers | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Children's Fiction

Description

Sarah Addington wrote The Boy Who Lived In Pudding Lane to satisfy her curiosity for she had to know where Santa Claus lived as a young boy and what his family was like and how we got started in the enchanting business of toy-making and gift-giving. The charming 1922 edition is now back in print. The original illustrations by Gertrude A. Kay have been restored and enlivened for the delight of children of all ages.

Illustrated by Gertrude A. Kay

Advance Praise

"Now a cherished heirloom passed down through several generations, I am excited to see this book back in print."

Claudia C. Breland - Masters Library Sciences.

"Now a cherished heirloom passed down through several generations, I am excited to see this book back in print."

Claudia C. Breland - Masters Library Sciences.

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Available Editions

EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9781927979266
PRICE	$22.95 (USD)

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Featured Reviews

Alannah C, Reviewer

A really cute and adorable short novel which is perfect for children at Christmas time. The illustrations were so beautiful and really matched the story well. I found myself easily hooked to the story, the characters were so cute yet really interesting and will hopefully keep the child's attention. After reading so many Christmas books, especially in my childhood. This story default unique to me and really refreshing to read.

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Liliyana S, Reviewer

A delightful combination of nursery rhymes and fantasy tells the origins of Santa Claus. Children and adults will love this delightful story with its beautiful illustrations. A very fun read.

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Wayne M, Reviewer

'The Boy Who Lived in Pudding Lane: Being a True Account, If Only You Believe It, of the Life and Ways of Santa, Oldest Son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus' by Sarah Addington with illustrations by Gertrude Kay was originally published in Ladies Home Journal in 1921. It's a fun story to read with a Christmas theme.

Little Santa lives with his mother, the baker and his father, the carpenter, in Pudding Lane with all kinds of fairy tale neighbors. Little Santa has some fun adventures, but what he really likes is making things and giving them to his friends. His parents are concerned that he won't be able to buy a house or food, but it's just possible that there is someone in this fairy tale land who can make it happen for him. Along the way, we find out how he met Mrs. Claus, too.

It's a sweet story that feels a bit dated, but in a nostalgic way that makes it perfect for a winter's night. The illustrations are full color and my only complaint is that I wished there had been more of them. I loved

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