Z

is for Santa

by Stephanie Gokarn
and Alissa Davies

This is no ordinary alphabet book! It is an alphabet

guessing game all about christmas. Why is Z for
Santa? Because Santa comes while children are zzz.
Young and old readers alike will enjoy playing the
guessing game while reading this book.

A
is for Calendar

Why?

Because Advent Calendars count the days

until Christmas

B
is for Cookies

Why?

Because you Bake Cookies for Santa

C
is for Gingerbread
Why?

Because Gingerbread makes good Christmas

Cookies

D
is for Turkey
Why?

Because it is Delicious for Christmas Dinner

E
is for the North Pole

Why?

Because Elves work at the North Pole

F
is for Sleigh
Why?

Because Santas Sleigh Flies through the

night

G
is for Milk
Why?

Because a Glass of milk is Santas favorite

H
is for Stockings
Why?

Because Stockings are Hung by the chimney

I
is for Family and Friends
Why?

Because you Invite them to stay

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J
is for Bells

Why?

Because Bells Jingle and Jangle

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K
is for Mistletoe

Why?

Because you will be Kissed under the

Mistletoe

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L
is for Tree

Why?

Because Lights decorate the Christmas Tree

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M
is for Christmas
Why?

Because we wish you a Merry Christmas!

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N
is for Star

Why?

Because the wisemen followed a Star at

Night

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O
is for Angel
Why?

Because an Angel sits On top of the tree

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P
is for Reindeer

Why?

Because Reindeer Pull Santas sleigh

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Q
is for Bedtime
Why?

Because at Bedtime you are Quiet to hear

Santa

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R
is for Nose
Why?

Because Rudolphs Nose is Red

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S
is for
Chimney

Why?

Because Santa slides down the Chimney

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T
is for Elves
Why?

Because Elves make Toys in Santas workshop

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U
is for Presents

Why?

Because Santa leaves Presents Under the

tree

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V
is for school

Why?

Because you get a Vacation from School

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W
is for Snow
Why?

Because Snow turns everything White

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X
is for children
Why?

Because Christmas makes Children eXcited!

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Y
is for Candy Canes

Why?

Because Candy Canes are Yummy

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Z
is for Santa
Why?

Because Santa comes while youre ZZZZZ.

So goodnight and sweet dreams!

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Reviews

This book encourages higher level thinking.- New

York Times
A fun, silly and imaginative book that will have
emergent readers highly engaged.- Scholastic Canada
A clever book that helps children make literacy
connections in a meaningful way.
- Harper Collins
Davies and Gokarn have created a thoughtful and
entertaining book for young readers.
- Penguin
Publishers
An excellent ABC book.
- Orca Books

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Meet the Authors

Alissa Davies is currently pursuing a degree in

Education at the University of Lethbridge. She has a
passion for reading and enjoys well written picture
books and novels of all kinds. Reading was Alissas first
love and, by age 10 she was devouring about a novel a
week. Her reading preference was fantasy (J.K.
Rowling, C.S. Lewis etc...) and historical fiction (Laura
Ingalls Wilder). She loves running and spending time
outdoors. She lives in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Stephanie Gokarn
is a student
teacher, author
and story teller.
When she is not
telling stories she
is usually reading
one, or two, or
three. Her favorite stories are historical fiction and
mysteries. She and her husband have three great kids
and one noisy dog. They live in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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