Who will pull Santa's sleigh?

Title:

Author:

Summary:

Auditioning animals to pull his sleigh for his first Christmas, Santa is dismayed to discover that no one seems quite right for the job, in this hilarious, behind-the-scenes story about Santa's reindeer crew.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Genre:

Christmas fiction.

Picture books.

Personal Subject:

Santa Claus-Juvenile fiction.

Subject Term:

Sleighs -- Juvenile fiction.

Animals -- Juvenile fiction.

Reindeer -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9780358393429

Publication Information:

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2021]

Call Number:

P WILLMS

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003553750	Holiday Picture Books	WILLMS	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Many animals want to audition to pull Santa's sleigh and deliver toys to children around the world. But can anyone actually get the job done? This hilarious, behind-the-scenes story about Santa's reindeer crew is perfect for fans of Santa Claus: The World's First Toy Expert and Olive, the Other Reindeer.

It's Santa's first Christmas, and he needs to find the perfect team to pull his sleigh so he can deliver gifts to children around the world.

All sorts of animals answer his ad: SLEIGH PULLERS WANTED! But sloths are too slow, bunnies are a bit bouncy, and no one seems quite right for the job. Who can Santa turn to?

This funny, festive tale of teamwork is a perfect addition to your picture book library this holiday season!

Author Notes

Russ Willms has always had a passion for art and fun, and humor has been part of his own expression throughout his career. His work has been featured in hundreds of magazines, books, and ad campaigns throughout the world, including two forthcoming picture books.

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

It's Santa's "first Christmas delivering presents" in this lighthearted fare, but first Santa and the elves, all pink-skinned, need a team of animals to help pull the sleigh. With "only seven days until Christmas Eve," Santa sends a "Sleigh Pullers Wanted" ad--with "full benefits, including dental"--to all the animals. The next morning, an assortment of eager applicants embark on test runs, but the bunnies are "too bouncy," and the raccoons end up "making out like bandits" with the gifts. The monkeys seem to be the perfect crew--that is, until the mischievous bunch proves "too full of monkey business." With only three days left, Santa selects a team of friendly dogs, but when a squirrel appears, chaos ensues. Via bright, cartoonlike illustrations, wordplay, and plentiful dialogue bubbles, Willms presents a comical origin story for Santa's famous reindeer team. Ages 4--7. (Sept.)