Book excerpt: Santa visits the big city—and winds up playing himself in the Macy’s parade—in this merry take on the classic Christmas poem… Santa’s pre-Christmas jitters start just before Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Claus knows just what he needs to boost his holiday spirit—a trip to fabulous NYC for a little R&R (and a little shopping for her). They’re checking out chic stores when what should happen but the Macy’s parade official spots this Santa on the street and convinces him to fill in and “play” Santa in the parade. Santa can’t help but laugh at the thought of how surprised everyone would be if they knew. The cheering of the children will boost Santa’s confidence for another year—and later that night, Mr. C borrows the parade sleigh to take a flight over all the boroughs of the city…