By Tad Carpenter. New York: Sterling Children's Books, 2012.It's December 26, and Santa has a case of the "ho-ho-hums." He's sad because Christmas is over, and there are no more toys to make, or presents to wrap. Everything is less cheery - the candy canes aren't as minty and the decorations aren't as twinkly. The elves try to cheer up Santa, but nothing works, so they call in the boss - Mrs. Claus. She decides a vacation is just the cure for the post-Christmas blues, but Santa still can't cheer up, until he receives a letter from a boy requesting things that would make his family happy next Christmas. He remembers the real meaning of the holiday season is giving and caring, so vows to live each day like it is Christmas.
This is a worthwhile book to share with your children, especially if they are feeling some sadness that the holiday is over. It's good to reiterate the real meaning of this holiday. I love the illustrations! They are done in red, aqua, brown and white, which stand out nicely against the grocery store brown paper that make up the pages. Do you still celebrate Christmas after the holiday is over with?
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