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Santa's Reindeer
A backstage pass to the stables, kitchen, and wintry landscape that Santa's reindeer call home lets readers in on the magical creatures of the North Pole, from what their favorite reindeer games are to what they eat and how they are chosen for Santa's big night. 200,000 first printing.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 3, 2007
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Rod Green
68 books14 followersRod Green is a children’s writer who has worked with many publishers, including Puffin and HarperCollins. With Templar, he has written books in the Mean Machines series.
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October 2, 2020
WEEKLY CHRISTMAS READ FOR DECEMBER
Finally, a book that explains the magical world of Santa's flying reindeer. The whole Rudolph saga always had me wondering about these elite flyers and why they were originally so rigid about that blaring red nose. Well, now I know. Along with learning about the eating habits and basic skill tests for the furry team, the reader also gets to learn the origins and personality of the current reindeer team.
While a reindeer team member actually has its own given name, once they officially join the Christmas Sled, they assume the names we all know so well, which means that Donner, for instance, doesn't live forever, as he is actually replaced each year with a new Donner. The name origins are fun...Blitzen means 'lightning' in German, so that reindeer is always the fastest one on the team. Prancer is the moniker reserved for the most nimble and agile of the sled pullers.
The book layout is fun for both child and adult, with little intricacies such as a built in pocket manual for reindeer training reminders ("always keep some lichen biscuits in a pocket as a reward"). Most wonderful of all is a diploma which can be awarded to the child who has read and memorized the magical workings of our beloved holiday reindeer. Yup, this book is a real treat, can't replicate it electronically.
Book Season = Winter (of course)
Finally, a book that explains the magical world of Santa's flying reindeer. The whole Rudolph saga always had me wondering about these elite flyers and why they were originally so rigid about that blaring red nose. Well, now I know. Along with learning about the eating habits and basic skill tests for the furry team, the reader also gets to learn the origins and personality of the current reindeer team.
While a reindeer team member actually has its own given name, once they officially join the Christmas Sled, they assume the names we all know so well, which means that Donner, for instance, doesn't live forever, as he is actually replaced each year with a new Donner. The name origins are fun...Blitzen means 'lightning' in German, so that reindeer is always the fastest one on the team. Prancer is the moniker reserved for the most nimble and agile of the sled pullers.
The book layout is fun for both child and adult, with little intricacies such as a built in pocket manual for reindeer training reminders ("always keep some lichen biscuits in a pocket as a reward"). Most wonderful of all is a diploma which can be awarded to the child who has read and memorized the magical workings of our beloved holiday reindeer. Yup, this book is a real treat, can't replicate it electronically.
Book Season = Winter (of course)
May 23, 2017
This is in our top 10 favorite Christmas books that we take out every year. It goes through all the reindeer and what goes on at the North Pole. Beautifully illustrated and beautifully written. 5 stars
November 26, 2019
With the look of reality, the book gives detailed "facts" about the reindeer and their training.
January 8, 2009
I usually prefer Christmas books that don't focus on Santa, but this is such an imaginatively cool book that I couldn't resist. It's like a pseudo encyclopedia about reindeer, with personality traits, travel speed, and more. It's a fun and pretty book that mixes info about real reindeer and Santa's reindeer. Plus, there's a sparkly jewel on the front cover!
February 1, 2008
This is a really cute book. I love how the author told how each of Santa's 8 reindeer got their names.
January 4, 2012
Beautiful illustrations and lots of fun facts and "facts"! ;-)
December 17, 2012
Beautiful concept of Santa's world
December 2, 2014
Font is too small
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