{"product_id":"santas-husband-9780062748744","title":"Santa's Husband","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffering a fresh twist on Kris Kringle, a clever yet heartfelt book that tells the story of a black Santa, his white husband, and their life in the North Pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows that Santa Claus is jolly, but in \u003cem\u003eSanta's Husband\u003c\/em\u003e, this cherished symbol of the holiday season is also black and gay, and married to an equally cheery man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and sweet illustrated Christmas tale, humor writer Daniel Kibblesmith introduces us to Mr. and Mr. Claus, and gives us a glimpse of their lives together. We see the Clauses sitting by the fire at their cozy North Pole home, vacationing at the beach, having an occasional disagreement, celebrating their wedding day, and comforting each other when some loudmouth people on television angrily dispute Santa's appearance and lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks before Christmas, Santa's husband helps with all the pre-Christmas work, from double-checking lists, to feeding the reindeer (organic gluten-free grains, of course), to negotiating labor disputes with the restive workshop elves. At the height of toy-making season, he even fills in for his busy hubby at the mall to ensure every child can meet the Big Guy in the red suit, and give him their wish list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this charming book reminds us, Santa Claus can come in all shapes and colors and sizes--just like the children and families he visits all over the world each Christmas eve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing beautiful watercolor pictures drawn by artist AP Quach, \u003cem\u003eSanta's Husband\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful gift for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuach, A. P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAshley Quach is an illustrator in Los Angeles who lives in a house that's almost a hundred years old. She started drawing comics to amuse her students when she was an art teacher. Since then, she's drawn hundreds of comics, including the Internet hit \u003cem\u003eBoys' Night \u003c\/em\u003eand the wordless spooky story \u003cem\u003eWeirdy\u003c\/em\u003e. She is ambidextrous and can draw upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKibblesmith, Daniel:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDaniel Kibblesmith is an Emmy-nominated writer from Oak Park, Illinois. He is a staff writer for \u003cem\u003eThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert \u003c\/em\u003eand a founding editor of \u003cem\u003eClickHole\u003c\/em\u003e. He has written comics for Valiant Comics and D.C. Comics, and comedy for \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMcSweeney's\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOnion News Network\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFunny or Die. \u003c\/em\u003eHe is the author of \u003cem\u003eSanta's Husband\u003c\/em\u003e and co-author of the humor book \u003cem\u003eHow to Win at Everything\u003c\/em\u003e. He works and lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50510205616402,"sku":"9780062748744","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb4b9229-ff0b-4add-8f34-fd7a5470031a.jpg?v=1730919476","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/santas-husband-9780062748744","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}