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32 pp.
| Dial |
October, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3126-4$16.99
(4)
K-3
When Sam McGuffin hitches a ride in Santa's sleigh, he arrives not at the North Pole, but at Santa and his helpers' vacation island. There pajama-clad Sam first thanks a forgiving Mr. Claus for past gifts, then enjoys amusement park rides, beach time, and other R&R activities. The playful fantasy ends on a didactic note, but the lighthearted illustrations suit the mostly upbeat mood.