Christmas Magic

By Sue Stainton

Book Overview

Someone has hidden the magical reindeer bells, and all the animals of the forest must find them. Ting-a-ling Can you hear them ringing? Where are they? Discover the magical bells and find a glimpse of Santa on every page in this whimsical story, meant to be read again and again.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060785713
• ISBN13: 9780060785710
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Two boys' review: There's magic in this fresh Christmas story

"Little Santa looks after the forest. He knows all the animals and trees by name." So starts a delightful story that treads fresh snow, no easy feat for a children's Christmas book. You won't find Frosty the Snowman here; no mention of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer either. And the storyline doesn't call for someone to step in for Santa on Christmas Eve and deliver presents around the world. "Once a year he plans a special treat for his friends. Little Santa is full of surprises." Author Sue Stainton and illustrator Eva Melhuish kept my sons, ages 6 and 4, entranced during our first bedtime reading. My sons asked me many questions over the course of the 32-page story but I was delighted not to know how the story would end. And I won't spoil the ending for you. The book has held up well to additional bedtime readings as we prepare for Christmas. In summary, there's nothing wrong with children's Christmas classics (here's a great one: The Night Before Christmas) but if you're interested in something new look no further than Christmas Magic.