mrpatch:
From the book A St Nicholas Story, or The Fiercest...
From the book A St Nicholas Story, or The Fiercest Little Animal In The Forest, which was published November 2009. This drawing was used for the cover.
That time of year when I tout my book. It may be five years old, but so far this year more books have sold online than any other! and it’s only the first week in December! Not too bad for a self-published picture book. BUY IT HERE.
It’s a very simple story, and though it is about St Nicholas, it has no religious overtones. My mother was a kindergarten teacher for 18 years, and in that time had to tell hundreds of stories, many of which she made up to suit the mood or occasion. This is one of those. The character of the pine marten is inspired by the traditional companion of St Nicholas throughout Europe - alternately named Black Pete (Zwarte Piet), Knecht Ruprecht, Schmutzli, …and Krampus. St Nick keeps strange company!
Happy holidays.
