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A Dance with Santa Claus — Content Guide for Parents

By Sandra BoyntonLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2025-10-14ISBN 978031659369440 pages
A Dance with Santa Claus

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton.



"Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe.

It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!"



The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any little bunny in your life, year after year.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Dance with Santa Claus appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The content is light-hearted and festive, centering around a joyful dance with Santa Claus. No scary content in the book. The story is cheerful and festive, designed to entertain children during the Christmas season.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The content is light-hearted and festive, centering around a joyful dance with Santa Claus.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is cheerful and festive, designed to entertain children during the Christmas season.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on a whimsical Christmas dance with Santa and does not include any religious practices or themes.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language is suitable for a young audience.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The focus is on a festive Christmas celebration rather than environmental issues.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The story is appropriate for children and focuses on celebrating Christmas.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a whimsical story about a dance with Santa, without promoting specific gender expectations.

  • Does A Dance with Santa Claus have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'A Dance with Santa Claus'.

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