Mike McGrew | author

New Release

The Boy Who Would Be Santa (2025)

The Boy Who Would Be Santa is the first historical fiction picture book rendering Saint Nicholas as a boy and man, using first person perspective with extensive background information.

Imagine Saint Nicholas speaking honestly to children about his early happiness, his parents' charity, his struggle after their deaths, his teenage journey of discovery, kindness to orphans, miracles, and evolution into Santa Claus!

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Comments & Reviews

McGrew weaves history with legends from around the globe to create a story unlike any other Santa story on the market.

I eagerly recommend this book as an addition to your child's growing library. It is a story they will want to pass on to their children and generations beyond.

Lois Syzmanski,

Picture Book Editor, Writing Teacher, and Author

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About Mike McGrew

Mike is a recently retired school psychologist, counselor and teacher. Mike loves reading, writing, hiking, basketball, guitar, and his huge extended family.