Operation Santa Claus

70 Years of NORAD Tracking Santa Claus! *Perfect for military families!* "Ingenious . . . Cleverly rhymed . . . Digitally produced illustrations have a cinematic quality with a 3-D effect that makes the characters stand out, augmented by dramatic lighting and varied perspectives. Children with parents serving in the armed forces will be especially fond of this version of the beloved poem.” —Kirkus Every Christmas millions of kids and adults track Santa on the NORAD Santa Tracker. Now, author Michael Keane brings to life this fun tradition with his children's book Operation Santa Claus. Written in the iconic style of “The Night Before Christmas,” Operation Santa Claus begins on a blustery and treacherous Christmas Eve as Santa sets off to deliver toys to good little boys and girls everywhere. As always, NORAD is faithfully tracking him to make sure no harm comes his way. But when Santa disappears from their radar screen, NORAD's skills and resources are put to the test as they scramble to find Santa and save Christmas. Entertaining and educational, Operation Santa Claus will delight parents and children alike while teaching kids about our military, team work, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Michael Keane was embedded in Iraq with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, under the command of General David Petraeus, and in Kabul, Afghanistan, at the headquarters of the ISAF Commander, General Stanley McChrystal. Keane is a former Fellow of the U.S. Department of War's National Security Education Program. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and The History Channel, and has been profiled in BusinessWeek magazine. Keane is also the author of PATTON: Blood, Guts, and Prayer and the Dictionary of Modern Strategy and Tactics. He earned his JD from the University of Texas School of Law, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Santa Monica, California. Michael Garland, an award-winning author and illustrator, has been on the New York Times Best Seller list four times! His work includes Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook, which recently won the California and Delaware State Reading awards, and Christmas Magic, now a season classic and currently being developed for a TV special. Garland has illustrated for celebrity authors like James Patterson and Gloria Estefan. His illustrations for Patterson's SantaKid were the inspiration for Saks Fifth Avenue's Christmas holiday window display in New York City. His work has won many honors and is frequently included in the Society of Illustrators and the Original Art of Children's book show, as well as annuals from Print, Graphis, and Communications Arts magazines.