Wednesday, April 27, 2016

If You Love Santa, You'll Love This

The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold
by Maureen Fergus (Author), Cale Atkinson (Illustrator)
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tundra Books (October 11, 2016)
ISBN-10: 1770498249
ISBN-13: 978-1770498242
 
Publisher’s Blurb:
Santa has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn't think he's real. He WANTS to believe in Harold--after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold's letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer... what would Christmas be without that? But Santa's just not sure. Some of his friends are telling him they think Harold's not real. And the Harold that sat on his knee last Christmas looked AWFULLY different. Santa comes up with a plan to find out once and for all if Harold really exists... with hilarious consequences.
 
My Thoughts:
I loved this one! All those excuses kids use for not believing in Santa, Santa uses for not believing in Harold. When the two finally meet, it’s adorable.
 
The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, and Santa is very, very round!
 
Possible Objectionable Material:
If you don’t want your kids to think about Santa, Jack Frost, or the Abominable Snowman, don’t go here. Dad drinks coffee. Harold sneaks out of his room at night.
 
Who Might Like This Book:
Anyone who loves Santa, regardless of age.
 
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.

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