The Truth About Mrs. Claus

By: Meena Harris, Keisha Morris

Narrated by: Meena Harris

An empowering holiday 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.

Critic reviews

Praise for Ambitious Girl:
"I love that Ambitious Girl both shows and tells—it shows a girl who looks like my own daughter and tells her, and her brother, that women’s ambition is powerful and something to be celebrated."

—Mindy Kaling, Actor, Producer, Activist, and New York Times Bestselling Author

"I know a thing or two about being called “ambitious" as an insult. But ambitious girls fight for change. Ambitious girls lift up their communities. Ambitious girls run for president. Ambitious girls can do anything. This celebration of girls' ambition is timely, inspiring, and much-needed."

—Hillary Rodham Clinton

"Ambitious Girl is such an important children's book, because it defines ambition in different terms than we're used to. We are so often told ambition is a drive toward professional success, but Ambitious Girl knows it's so much more — it's a drive toward owning your life and humanity. When we, especially girls, are taught about ambition it often comes with an inherent competition, that there's only one slot available. I love that this book breaks that myth. I know Meena and her family live by these beliefs, and I'm so grateful she has put it down in beautiful words to share with the rest of us."

—Kristen Bell, Actor, Producer, Activist, and New York Times Bestselling Author

"This wonderful book tells young girls what we have ALL needed to hear but haven’t heard nearly enough: Ambition is good, and girls who are ambitious achieve great things and help others. This delightful book is a must read for every little girl."—Padma Lakshmi, Author, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, and ACLU Artist Ambassador for Immigrant and Women’s Rights project

"Being ambitious means daring to be different and being willing to break the mold. That can be scary, but with Ambitious Girl by her side, young girls will know they can do anything."

—Issa Rae, Actor, Producer, Activist

"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."

—Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."

—America Ferrera, Activist, Actor, Producer, and Director

"Meena writes an ambitious story for persistent girls who are routinely told they don’t matter. Kids deserve books where they can see themselves, their potential for greatness, and the power of dreaming big. Ambitious Girl is one of those treasures of a picture book--it entertains, it educates, it’s a must read."

—Ibtihaj Muhammad, U.S. Olympic Medalist and New York Times Bestselling Author

A necessary Story

My girls loved reading along with the audiobook. As girls who are finding their way, they are learning how important those who stand in the back are. Those people deserve to be recognized for their contributions.