A review by dwdillydally
Super Santa: The Science of Christmas by Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Ehhh, I wish there was more science in a book with the subtitle, "The Science of Christmas." Yes, there are facts mentioned, but the text doesn't explain the science or math behind the Earth's size, number of homes on the planet, the potential engineering of a flying sleigh, biological info about reindeer, etc, etc. And I don't think the illustrations inform us either. They'r  cute and colorful  but do not give a sense of scale, size companions, etc. 

One positive I loved seeing in a picture book: Mrs. Claus is a mechanic on the magical sleigh! She's got a power drill, overalls, and goggles.