Get Dressed, Santa!

by Tomie dePaola

Pants, boots, mittens, and cap...Christmas Eve is here, and Santa is dressed and ready to go. But just as he heads to his sleigh—uh oh!—Santa finds himself in a predicament that any little kid knows well: He needs to make a pit stop! With foil on every spread and Tomie dePaola's beloved illustrations, this Christmas classic is "dressed up just in time for a spot underneath the Christmas tree.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Holiday, Childrens

12 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

Reviews

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very silly. The girls are probably a bit too old for it.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Santa is supposed to be getting dressed so he can go deliver the toys. The animals help him because he is slow. Very humorous part near the end. I don't really like Santa, but this was okay.

[Josiah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Tomie dePaola does this kind of holiday board book very well. Christmas, Hanukah, Easter...Whatever the holiday, he knows how to build up excitement in children by walking them through some of the basic elements that make up their favorite seasonal celebrations. The books are also very re-readable, and have the potential to be passed down through families as a book cherished by each new generation of toddlers.

Plus, you don't have to be a toddler to enjoy the fine artwork of Tomie dePaola.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can never say enough good about Tomie dePaola's books. This is another hit - Christmas style.What another cute storyline and great illustrations!

[Marineke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the more elaborate illustrations in his earlier books much better, though I realise this is for the very young.

[Conquering · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book to read at Christmas, especially if you are potty training a child.