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THE GREAT DANES Santas Reindeer Auditions︱Childrens Animal Book︱Humorous Family Christmas Adventure About Courage, Belon...

by Shannon Scharkey

Book Details

Publisher:Clarion Books
Published:2021
Pages:45
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0358393426

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

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.

Our Review

This charming animal story offers a fresh take on Christmas traditions by showing Santa's search for the perfect sleigh team. Young readers will delight in watching various creatures audition for the big job, from elephants to kangaroos, each with their own comical shortcomings. The simple narrative structure creates wonderful anticipation as children guess why each animal isn't quite right for pulling the sleigh. This holiday picture book cleverly introduces animal characteristics while building toward the satisfying reveal of Santa's final team selection.

What makes this Christmas story particularly engaging for toddlers is its interactive quality—parents can encourage little ones to predict which animal might try out next and why they won't work. The bright, expressive illustrations will capture young attention spans while the repetitive audition format provides comforting predictability. Animal-loving children and Christmas enthusiasts alike will find plenty to enjoy in this imaginative origin story about how Santa found his famous flying reindeer. The joyful conclusion makes this seasonal book one that families will want to revisit each December.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction