

It's getting toward Christmas at the Bing Cherry Hotel, and Auntie Claus is preparing for her annual "business trip." Just before she is ready to leave, her favorite nephew, Christopher Kringle, begins to have doubts about the family business. And at $7.99 it’s an inexpensive alternative for those looking to bolster their Christmas book collection.About the Book It's getting toward Christmas at the Bing Cherry Hotel, and Auntie Claus is preparing for her annual "business trip." Just before she is ready to leave, her favorite nephew, Christopher Kringle, begins to have doubts about the family business. The accompanying illustrations are delightfully whimsical.

There’s magic and mysticism and jolly laughter thrown in for good measure. This unique story centers less on Santa Claus and more on being good at heart. Though a companion book to “Auntie Claus,” “Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas” stands well on its own. Only when he sees for himself will he believe. Sophie can’t stand his behavior and finally lets it slip that their great-aunt, Auntie Claus, is really Santa’s sister and that everything she’s told him is true. Chris just can’t believe it, so he takes matters into his own hands and sets about getting his name on the list on purpose. The week after Halloween, he causes and uproar as he announces to the family that only babies believe in Santa Claus - which just so happens to be the family business.Ĭhris is immediately summoned to his Auntie Claus’ apartment where the Bad-Boys-and-Girls List is explained to him. Chris has always loved the family business, but lately he’s been having some doubts. For those of you new to Elise Primavera‘s books, you’re in for a grand adventure.Ĭhristopher Kringle lives in the Bing Cherry Hotel with his parents and his sister, Sophie.

Readers who are already fans of the Auntie Claus books will be happy to learn that “Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas” is now available in paperback. 27, 2011, Sandpiper, paperback edition $7.99 (ages 4 and up) “AUNTIE CLAUS AND THE KEY TO CHRISTMAS,” by Elise Primavera, Sept.
