Written by: Meena Harris.

Illustrated by: Keisha Morris.

An empowering holiday picture book by Meena Harris, author of AMBITIOUS GIRL.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears…

Watching Grandma and Mama sew!

Feeling the soft, velvety fur!

Imagining the bears in their new homes!

…except the bear-making part.

Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes straight to Santa for advice. But it’s Mrs. Claus who knows how to solve Amalia’s problem — and who needs help with a secret of her own.

THE TRUTH ABOUT MRS. CLAUS is an empowering story about being true to yourself, honoring family traditions, and believing in Christmas magic. (From GoodReads.)

Recommended by Tonya Abari.