The Truth About Mrs. Claus

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

An empowering holiday picture book by Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling 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.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Meena Harris, The Truth About Mrs. Claus is an empowering story about being true to yourself, honoring family traditions, and believing in Christmas magic.

About the Author

Like Amalia the Elf, Meena Harris was born into a family of ambitious women whose legacy continues to inspire her. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Phenomenal, a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. She currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters.

Keisha Morris is a freelance writer and illustrator who loves creating characters with personalities that jump off the page. She earned her BFA in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and when she’s not drawing, she spends time with her wife, daughter, and cats. She lives in Maryland.