Illustrated by Holly Hobbie, using watercolor, pen & ink, and gouache.

Hardcover, with dust jacket. Published by Little Brown & Company, 2013.

The setting reminds me a little of my own house. It's a cape, with wide board floors, painted wall panels, a fireplace like mine, and lots of natural decorations (and 12 over 12 windows, which I have long wanted). The Santa is different-looking, like an old grandfather sort, and he comes down the chimney carrying a wand with a star. There's a toddler who awakens when the Father does (he's there on the cover), and he come downstairs and witnesses Santa working his magic.

Given Christmas 2013