A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. M. E. Furman provides recipes for children to bake some of Santa's cookies for themselves.

Relates the story of Santa Claus from his historic origins to his current incarnation, discussing Saint Nicholas, the Americanizing of Santa, his commercialization, and his treatment in songs and movies.

"How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? And where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the . . . stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers [features] . . . full-color photographs and historical images of Santa Claus portrayals through time"--Provided...

Recounts pivotal events in the history and life of Saint Nicholas, including how he came to be associated with Christmas and Santa Claus.

"A fun Christmas search-and-find board book. Perfect for preschoolers!"--Page [4] of cover.

This book uses a simple rhyming pattern to tell the story of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.