(2) PS This silly story takes readers through Santa's hiring process for sleigh pullers. A want ad states: "Only one night of work each year. See the world." Also, "magic flying dust will be provided." Thirteen eager teams respond; some are dismissed right away (sloths: "Maybe one house a night?"; sharks: "Can we eat the presents?"). More animals are eliminated during the test run (elephants, cats). When Santa names Team Monkey as his "official SLEIGH PULLERS," the text announces, "THE END." It's not, and there's one more premature "THE absolutely real and final END" before it's down to just one team. "Did the reindeer have what it takes?" Of course, the "for real this time" ending is never in doubt. Willms's bright, lively illustrations match the text's energy and heighten its humor.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2021