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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Cute story about how Santa celebrates Christmas. I particularly liked the illustrations and the description of their Christmas dinner (because I love food).
I love Sydney Smith's illustrations and that's what initially drew me to this one, but then I saw the author and knew this would be a fun one! I think kids will enjoy this different take on celebrating Christmas! This would be a fun way to introduce different ways people celebrate holidays.
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was quite sweet and simple. A polar bear asks the elves what Santa does for Christmas. We find out that after delivering gifts, Santa sleeps in a half hour late and gets back to work without celebrating Christmas himself. This is, in my opinion, fairly realistic. I mean, Santa is a worker. There is a lot that goes into giving gifts to a world full of children. I have a husband who does not like to "waste daylight." I can relate.
Well, the elves and bear decide this won't do. They orchestrate a celebration for Santa. They cover the bases - tree, decorations, stockings, lights, cookies for you know who... The bear arrives decked out in red to deliver gifts and join in the holiday dinner. And they decide to do it every year. This reminded me of the sweet ways that children want to do things for others. I thought back to all the Mother's Day surprises that I ended up helping to make happen. Oh, I didn't mention they included Santa in each step. So he had loving people who celebrated with him.
It was classic Mac story telling. With colorfully warm and charming illustrations.
Well, the elves and bear decide this won't do. They orchestrate a celebration for Santa. They cover the bases - tree, decorations, stockings, lights, cookies for you know who... The bear arrives decked out in red to deliver gifts and join in the holiday dinner. And they decide to do it every year. This reminded me of the sweet ways that children want to do things for others. I thought back to all the Mother's Day surprises that I ended up helping to make happen. Oh, I didn't mention they included Santa in each step. So he had loving people who celebrated with him.
It was classic Mac story telling. With colorfully warm and charming illustrations.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Story time read: This was fine. It was a little long and wordy, but the illustrations were great and had cute little details like deer wearing sweaters. Polar Bear Santa was pretty funny.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is such a cozy book. The elves realize that Santa never gets to celebrate Christmas, so they force him to have a classic Christmas. The text is lighthearted and the artwork adds levity. Definitely a new Christmas classic picture book.