# Santa's Gotta Go! - Hardcover

by **Derrick Barnes** (Author), **Courtney Lovett** (Illustrator)

**We 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!**

The 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 up 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. But when he messes with Dad's motorcycle and Mabel's computer tablet, he's gone a step too far and the whole family agrees--Santa's gotta go! But how on earth do you kick out Santa Claus?

Readers will get a kick out of this hilarious holiday tale by _New York Times_ bestselling 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 _lot_ of goodwill.

### Author Biography

Derrick Barnes (derrickdbarnes.com) is the author of the empowering _New York Times_ bestsellers _The Queen of Kindergarten_, _The King of Kindergarten_, and _I Am Every Good Thing_, which won the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award and the Kirkus Prize, and _Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut_, 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.

Courtney 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, 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 illustrates books including titles _Join the Club, Maggie Diaz_, and _Basketball Dreams_ written by NBA all-star Chris Paul. When she is not making books, she teaches at a local art studio.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.39 x 11.02 x 8.66 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 10, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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