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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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10/22/14

Santa Moves South

Author: E.J. Sullivan, Illustrator: Philomena O’Neill
Copyright 2006
Genre: Picture Book
Reading Level: 6 and up+
Activity Grade Level: Pre-Kndergarten / Kindergarten

Book Description: Santa is tired of living in the cold north pole all the time, so Mrs. Claus searches for a solution to Santa’s cold blues. After pondering ideas she finds him a house to stay in down south and saves Christmas.
Integrated Idea: Have students draw a picture of what they think would warm Santa up during the winter. Discuss what Santa would do in the south all summer. 

Reviewers name & Affiliation: Jordan Rackley, Valdosta State University