Adult Reader Reaction: The illustrations are wonderful, and I love the potential this book offers. There is a true story here, and the author makes a wonderful connection between the stockings hanging on the line and the stockings filled for children today. All that said, the story felt a little flat for me, and at the end I felt disappointed. I was also confused about the audience. The story is meant to be shared with young readers, but some of the concepts are a bit mature for them.

Pros: Families interested in learning more about the real Saint Nicholas will enjoy sharing this story.

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