Stephenson Family Ties

His face darkened. "Santa Claus," he said,
repeating the name as though it hurt. His
eyes looked ahead and seemed to focus beyond
the walls. "He's a foolish story for small
children. He's a big jolly bribe to control
their natural criminal instincts."
from: Red Ranger Came Calling
by: Berkeley Breathed

Now here's an irreverent look at Christmas- through a young boys eyes. Red has been shipped off for Christmas, to stay with an aunt....
The illustrations are a hoot. Young and old love to pick this book up off the coffee table and read again about a pessimistic boy who cant quite believe in Santa, but also cant quite make himself give up on the possibility!! And the surprise ending will give you pause..