Santa's Message - Celebrating DiversityMusic truly makes the world go round. And we have the best music in the world up at the North Pole. And the elf that makes all this beautiful music happen for us is Carol Joynote, our Chief Music Coordinator.Whether working with carolers or bands, or teaching music to our younger elves, Carol puts joy into everything she does. And the result? Everyone at the North Pole is smiling and singing right along with her. Our work isn't work when we are happy and doing things we love.The music brings out the best in us and all who hear it. It is one of the many blessings God gave us so we can praise him and all the wonderful things he has bestowed on us. So come along and join Carol as she sings and plays her way through the North Pole, and you may just be singing, too.Santa's Message in this book states that why we all may be different, the unique things about each of us should be celebrated and not feared or hated. Every elf at the North Pole appreciates every one else and we rely on each other to perform miracles every day. About Santa's Elf Series(c) by the author, Joe Moore: Even as I was writing the first novel in the Santa Claus Trilogy, I envisioned an entire world at the top of the globe. I knew the most die-hard believer in Santa Claus would realize that this magical gift-giver would need assistance in achieving his task at Christmas.So I began to think about who these helpers were, and what their responsibilities to Santa might be. Then I started writing. And to my surprise, as I wrote, the stories came out of me in rhyme The cadence and beat of the verses were lyrical. As I spoke to others, including a good many teachers and librarians, they told me this was the easiest way for children to learn and that I should keep the verses coming.I also heard from parents about their frustrations trying to instruct their children in the primary lessons of life; such as picking up after themselves, being polite, sharing, brushing their teeth, and so on. So I put a special message from Santa Claus at the end of each story about each of these lessons. Even complex problems like bullying, showing gratitude, and listening to elders gets addressed in these books. It never hurts to learn these lessons throughout the year.I wrote nearly 20 books in this series, each focusing on a particular elf and their role to Santa. My wife and illustrator, Mary, is doing her best to get these magical tales drawn and into your child's hands. Since she works so hard fully illustrating every page and includes elements like shapes, colors, and even geography, it takes her a little while to complete each book. We have a half dozen released and more "in the works."I have already heard about new traditions started during Christmas with my Santa Claus Trilogy and families. I am hoping that these will also become part of your celebrations.Learning can be fun As this book proves, while reading the rhyming verses, they can learn about Santa Claus and his wonderful elves while looking at the beautiful illustrations. They also learn the real meaning of Christmas and how to stay on Santa's nice list.
