Synopses & Reviews
An unforgettable new character from the creator of the hilarious
Goodnight iPad
Nicholas Duck loves Christmas, and he also loves the new Santa hat thats mysteriously delivered to his house. But when his friends see him and immediately launch into their Christmas lists, he doesnt know what to do . . . until he runs into Santa himself! David Milgrims exuberant holiday story is a joy to read aloud, and the silly animals and bright colors make it a perfect for board book audiences. Jingle quack, jingle quack . . .”
Review
Reiss scores a bullÆs-eye with this hilarious debut. CatrowÆs puckish watercolors are equal to ReissÆs wit and lightning pace. (
Publishers Weekly, starred review)
Synopsis
A hilarious Christmas story from an Emmy award-winning writer of The Simpsons
When Santa s knocked out cold by a Jack-in-the-Boxer s walloping punch, deli owner Murray Kleiner reluctantly agrees to take his place. The suit doesn t fit, Murray smells a bit like pickles, and there s no way he can remember the names of all those reindeer. But with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds out that even though he s not big enough to fill Santa s suit, he s got more than enough heart to get the job done.
* "Reiss scores a bull's-eye with this hilarious debut. Catrow's puckish watercolors are equal to Reiss's wit and lightning pace." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Finally, a Christmas book that lives up to its title " --Matthew Groening, creator of The Simpsons"
Synopsis
When Santas knocked out cold by a Jack-in-the-Boxers walloping punch, deli owner Murray Kleiner reluctantly agrees to take his place. The suit doesnt fit, Murray smells a bit like pickles, and theres no way he can remember the names of all those reindeer. But with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds out that even though hes not big enough to fill Santas suit, hes got more than enough heart to get the job done.
About the Author
David Catrow is the illustrator of many picture books including Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and its sequel Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon, written by Patty Lovell; I Wanna Iguana and its two companion books I Wanna New Room and I Wanna Go Home, written by Karen Kaufman Orloff; Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel; The Middle Child Blues by Kristyn Crow; and We the Kids: the Preamble to the Constitution. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.