How Santa Got His Job Illustrated by S.D. Schindler Simon and Schuster, 1998 "A contemporary, funny and truly original look at how Santa Claus acquired all the skills that have made him the great success he is today . . . Krensky's spare text makes brilliant use of every word." Starred Review, School Library Journal Starred Review, Booklist A 1999 American Library Association Notable Book A 1999 Carolyn W. Field Award Notable Book (PA) Children's Books of the Year, 1998 - Child Study Children's Book Committee 1999-2000 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominated Title 2001 Colorado Children's Book Award (CCBA) Nominee Ages 4-8 Available in paperback. 32pp. ISBN: 0-689-84668-1