Families who loved How Santa Claus Had a Long and Difficult Journey Delivering His Presents by Fernando Krahn often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a day where everything seems to go wrong, or when they are struggling to manage the big feelings that come with setbacks. It is an ideal tool for children who have low frustration tolerance or who tend to give up when their initial plans fail. This wordless story follows a classic figure in a very un-classic situation: Santa Claus experiences a series of increasingly absurd mechanical and logistical failures while trying to deliver his gifts. Because there are no words, you and your child become the storytellers, identifying Santa's facial expressions and brainstorming creative solutions alongside him. It reframes 'failure' as a comedic series of hurdles rather than a dead end. While it is a holiday-themed book, its core message about resilience and maintaining a sense of humor in the face of disaster makes it a valuable year-round resource for preschoolers and early elementary students.
