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Santa's Gotta Go!
The number one thing on Monte and Mabel's Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he's finishing up his last delivery, they couldn't be more delighted--Santa's gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It's a dream come true . . . or is it? It turns out Santa doesn't have a lot of experience being a houseguest, and likes to rock out late at night and swigs spaghetti sauce from the jar. But when he messes with Dad's motorcycle and Mabel's computer tablet, he's gone a step too far and the whole family agrees--Santa's gotta go! But how on earth do you kick out Santa Claus?
Readers will get a kick out of this hilarious holiday tale by New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes, with its funny reminder to be careful what you wish for and to remember that sharing the holiday spirit can take a lot of goodwill.
Book Details
- Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
- Publish Date: Oct 10th, 2023
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.02in - 8.66in - 0.39in - 0.85lb
- EAN: 9780593530436
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent• Humorous Stories• Social Themes - Manners & Etiquette
About the Author
Courtney Lovett (courtneylovett.com) was born and raised in Maryland. Since she could pick up a pencil, not a day has passed where Courtney did not draw, a sketchbook on her person wherever she went. She has since pursued an education in illustration and animation. Today, she still lives in her hometown, where she illustrates books including titles Join the Club, Maggie Diaz, and Basketball Dreams written by NBA all-star Chris Paul. When she is not making books, she teaches at a local art studio.
Praise for this book
"The Mack family wants to host Santa Claus, but they don't realize what they're in for when their wish comes true. . . . Lovett's bright, wonderfully expressive cartoon illustrations feature a relatable Black family and a very modern Black Santa: tall and muscular with jeans, tattoos, and a red flannel shirt. Santa's outlandish shenanigans will have readers giggling and turning pages to see how the Macks will survive his stay. A fun reminder about the holiday spirit of giving." --Kirkus Reviews
"In this lively holiday read, a Black family hoping to welcome Santa to their home get more than they bargained for after his sleigh breaks down. . . . Via blow-by-blow text and expressive thin-lined art, Barnes and Lovett bring comedic havoc to this vision of a Santa who's more chaotic than nice." --Publishers Weekly
"In this silly Santa story, siblings Monte and Mabel Mack invite Santa Claus to stay with their family after his sleigh breaks down on Christmas. . . . Order is restored, and kindness and patience recognized. Lovett's humorous digital illustrations will make readers believe in a Santa who wears skinny jeans and has several tattoos and an earring." --The Horn Book
