Books with author Ross Hastings

Many, many years ago, Santa was building his winter wonderland. He knew he needed help to make Christmas special for every child in the world, but he didn’t know where to get it. Santa talked to his animal friends because they traveled far and wide and would be familiar with the creatures living near the North Pole. He asked the walruses, the birds, and the bears, and they knew of some wee people (elves), who loved to sing, play, and make things. Santa traveled past Aurora Falls, over Tinsel Glacier, and to the Moose Tree Forest to find the elves. He asked them if they would like to help, and they jumped for joy to be part of Santa’s toy-making dream. The elves discovered the wonder of Santa’s toy land, how the reindeer gained flight, and how Santa fit all those packages into one bag. This picture book for children, by author R.J. Hastings, shares the stories of Santa and how his elves became a special part of his family.

"I've seen a ghost," said Emily. "Well, not seen one exactly. Heard one. At least, I think I have…"Everything has a rational explanation. Unless it doesn’t. Welcome to Weirdsville…Woodsville is not like other towns. Night falls a little earlier there, the shadows are darker and denser, and everyone knows it's a place where strange things happen. Even if they won't admit it.Bethan would prefer to be anywhere but here. Jay has his theories, but isn't ready to share. Hashim sees more than he'll say, while Kelly's demons are all too flesh and blood. But Emily's freak-out brings them out of denial and face to face with the supernatural.Anywhere else, Friday night would be date night. But not in Weirdsville…

Many, many years ago, Santa was building his winter wonderland. He knew he needed help to make Christmas special for every child in the world, but he didn't know where to get it. Santa talked to his animal friends because they traveled far and wide and would be familiar with the creatures living near the North Pole. He asked the walruses, the birds, and the bears, and they knew of some wee people (elves), who loved to sing, play, and make things. Santa traveled past Aurora Falls, over Tinsel Glacier, and to the Moose Tree Forest to find the elves. He asked them if they would like to help, and they jumped for joy to be part of Santa's toy-making dream. The elves discovered the wonder of Santa's toy land, how the reindeer gained flight, and how Santa fit all those packages into one bag. This picture book for children, by author R.J. Hastings, shares the stories of Santa and how his elves became a special part of his family.

"I've seen a ghost," said Emily. "Well, not seen one exactly. Heard one. At least, I think I have…" Everything has a rational explanation. Unless it doesn’t. Welcome to Weirdsville… Woodsville is not like other towns. Night falls a little earlier there, the shadows are darker and denser, and everyone knows it's a place where strange things happen. Even if they won't admit it. Bethan would prefer to be anywhere but here. Jay has his theories, but isn't ready to share. Hashim sees more than he'll say, while Kelly's demons are all too flesh and blood. But Emily's freak-out brings them out of denial and face to face with the supernatural. Anywhere else, Friday night would be date night. But not in Weirdsville…

Santa and the elves have been making presents for the children for many years at the North Pole workshop and everything has been going very well. Sometimes, however, one of the elves does something unexpected. When Zero accidentally breaks the toy assembly line, he almost causes some children to go without their presents. Santa is a little upset with Zero, and Zero wants Santa to be happy again. He devises a plan to do something no elf has ever done: sneak onto Santa’s sleigh as he’s delivering the presents to the children. But this adventure backfires when Zero gets into some mischief, and Santa is even more upset. In the end, Zero finds a way to bring a special Christmas spirit to some of the children of the world. Zero the Slightly Clumsy Elf, a sequel to How Santa Discovered the Elves, shares a holiday story full of Christmas cheer.