Chloe Zoe Plays Santa and his Elves in this Celebration of a DIY Christmas! Chloe Zoe gets crafty in the ninth title in the popular picture book series to celebrate a winter holiday favorite: Christmas! After visiting Santa and sharing her wish list, Chloe Zoe can't wait for Christmas morning. But when she realizes her family didn't also share their wish lists with Santa, Chloe Zoe worries he won't know what presents to bring them. So she decides to be Santa for her family until she realizes shopping for presents is trickier than she thought. Can Chloe Zoe become an elf instead? And make holiday magic out of just her imagination and a closet full of art supplies?! Perfect for beginning readers, the Chloe Zoe series highlights seasonal holidays and new experiences at home, in the classroom and out-and-about in the world. With a cozy trim size, bold, graphic illustrations and direct narration, Chloe Zoe meets little ones right where they are and invites them on a reading playdate that can continue on with activities and crafts with author-illustrator, Jane Smith, at www.superjane.com. "...Chloe Zoe and her family are savoring the Christmas season, starting with the special traditions that make the holidays so magical: cutout cookies with sprinkles on top, Christmas tree decorating, and snow-time fun. But when the family visits Santa Claus, Chloe Zoe is confused. She's the only one who whispers her wish list into Santa's ear, prompting her to worry, "How can Santa make my family's Christmas wishes come true if he doesn't know what presents they want?" Families will relish Chloe Zoe's heartwarming answer to that puzzling question. She promptly decides that she will be Santa for her family...Smith adds a slice of holiday tension when Chloe Zoe realizes she has no way to purchase those gifts, but she solves that dilemma with a reminder from her mother that the Christmas spirit has nothing to do with money. Her ingenuity in making her family's wishes come true will inspire young readers to take a more active role in their family's holiday traditions. This entertaining story is peppered with bright, cheery illustrations that pop with color and texture, showing Chloe Zoe crafting, delighting in the season's rituals, and rejoicing in her family's reactions to her kindness...but what's most touching is Chloe Zoe's understanding that Christmas isn't about things-it's about spending time with the people we love." -Publishers Weekly Booklife " a festive story that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season in a way that's relatable and wonderfully accessible to young readers...after a sweet reminder from her family, Chloe Zoe soon discovers that her heart and creativity are all she needs to make Christmas special. Smith's simple text paired with her playful, collage-style illustrations make this story engaging and inspiring, serving as a timely reminder that the best gifts come from the heart." -Lindsay Moretti, Kidlit Grove Jane Smith is the award-winning author-illustrator of thirteen children's books, including the popular Chloe Zoe picture book series originally published by Albert Whitman and Company. It's Christmas, Chloe Zoe is the ninth title in the series and completes a set of three new Chloe Zoe books releasing in 2025. Jane enjoys designing kids activities, getting crafty and making kiddos laugh. She lives in sun-kissed Wilmington, North Carolina with her husband and super star daughter. Visit Jane at www.superjane.com.