Miracle on 34th Street

When white-bearded Kris Kringle becomes Macy's resident Santa he--along with children from all over New York City--believes he is the real thing. Though a few skeptics claim he must be insane, Kris is miraculously declared the real Santa by the State of New York and the U.S. Postal Service. Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies' Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re-created, offering a new generation--and fans of the original--the beauty of the classic 1940s design. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.