{"product_id":"santas-gotta-go-paperback","title":"Santa's Gotta Go! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerrick Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCourtney Lovett\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hilarious picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe number one thing on Monte and Mabel's Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he's finishing his last delivery, they couldn't be more delighted--Santa's gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It's a dream come true . . . or is it? It turns out Santa doesn't have a lot of experience being a houseguest, and likes to rock out late at night and swigs spaghetti sauce from the jar. Soon he goes a step too far and the whole family agrees--Santa's gotta go! But how on earth do you kick out Santa Claus? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will get a kick out of this hilarious holiday tale by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Derrick Barnes, with its funny reminder to be careful what you wish for and to remember that sharing the holiday spirit can take a \u003ci\u003elot\u003c\/i\u003e of goodwill.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerrick Barnes (DerrickDBarnes.com) is the author of \u003ci\u003eI Got You\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLike Lava in My Veins\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Every Good Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award and the Kirkus Prize; and \u003ci\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, the Kirkus Prize, and the Ezra Jack Keats Award. He also wrote the bestselling chapter book series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their four sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCourtney Lovett (CourtneyLovett.com) was born and raised in Maryland. Since she could pick up a pencil, not a day has passed where Courtney did not draw, with a sketchbook on her person wherever she went. She has since pursued an education in illustration and animation. Today, she still lives in her hometown, where she has illustrated books including \u003ci\u003eJoin the Club, Maggie Diaz \u003c\/i\u003eby Nina Moreno and \u003ci\u003eBasketball Dreams \u003c\/i\u003eby NBA All-Star Chris Paul. When she is not making books, she teaches at a local art studio.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.7 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67909594808574,"sku":"9798217239009","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8716\/4670\/files\/jZpmMKCgiv9798217239009.webp?v=1793293068","url":"https:\/\/123learningstore.com\/products\/santas-gotta-go-paperback","provider":"123 Learning Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}