A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus

by Jean Schick-Jacobowitz, Susie Schick-Pierce, Muffin Drake-Policastro

Even though Santa gets all the acclaim, behind the scenes, it's Mrs. Claus who keeps everything running smoothly through the busiest time of year at the North Pole. Finally, Mrs. Claus gets the acknowledgment she deserves in this rewriting of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas":

'Twas the night after Christmas
and time for a pause;
Collapsed in the corner
Sat tired Mrs. Claus.

The stockings were crooked,
The house was a mess;
The tree had tipped over
She couldn't care less...

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday

64 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so funny. Take the rhyming verse of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and subscribe to it the tale of a tired, overworked, and unsung hero of the holiday Mrs. Claus and you have A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus.

[Amanda Izard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, no!! Santa’s sick with the flu! Christmas is coming, what’s Santa to do? No worries, Mrs. Claus steps up and takes charge in this adorable new children’s book. Set in beautiful watercolors, the brightness and rhyme scheme of this tale will cause both children and adults to cheer! A must for any Christmas bookshelf.

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this illustrations in this one! So fun and colorful. The story itself was fine (though I would've appreciated a direct note of appreciation from Santa!), and it was really the drawings that made it good.

[Adam · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fun rhyming sing songy type picture book. For a picture book, it's a very fast read. Nothing special either.

[Marcia Van Camp]

Santa is sick and Mrs Clause tries to help but knocks over the tree and burns the cookies? Not sure about this strange book.

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about Mrs. Claus.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mrs. Claus steps up to help Santa when he's sick Christmas Night.

[Kyle Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

My granddaughter thought this book was so funny. I like it because Mrs. Claus gets some acknowledgment for all her work.

[sana ୨୧ · Rating 3 out of 5]

bought this at a library for my cousin’s birthday party, and it’s just a cute little book !!

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just love to read Christmas picture books as a way to get into the mood! This one was a delight because of Wendy Wallin Malinow's colorful and whimsical illustrations especially Mrs. Claus's hair and clothes which are similar to a Christmas tree. The story by Susie Schick-Pierce and Jeannie Schick-Jacobowitz is a bit too simple and boring. Mrs. Claus in the story has such a traditional female role as the housewife and helper, and shows no spark of individuality.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa Claus isn't feeling well on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Claus rushes to get everything ready in time. Santa feels well when it's time to take off, so Mrs. Claus takes a well-deserved rest.

With simple text and brightly colored illustrations, this book is great for a Christmas storytime for toddlers.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Henry and I took turns reading this book on December 7th. Henry says there wasn't anything special about this book other than it was a good practice reading book for a kindergartener. He says the illustrations were just ok.

[Nicole Wrightson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute almost a poem book of something gone wrong at the North Pole. It is a good story book and one that will make your little one either go OH No or laugh in places. What happens when Santa is sick and there is plenty that still needs to be done.

[Kayleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice little gift book to tell your mom or hostess you appreciate all the hard work she puts in during the holidays.

A (very loose) adaptation of The Night Before Christmas.

[Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought 2 Christmas books this year, to add to my growing collecion of Christmas books. (I've got 2 huge plastic tubs of them!)

[Magpie67 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, Cute book for the holiday season!!!!

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read. Nice little book that celebrates the one who really makes Christmas happen.

[Brindi Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love that Mrs. Claus is finally recognized for all of her hard work! Not too long for PSST

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the illustrations!! Liked the story.

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very cute picture book about how Mrs. Claus saves the day for Santa. I loved the illustrations!

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is Christmas Eve but Santa Claus is sick in bed, so it is up to Mrs. Claus to save Christmas.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, rhyming text. Good for younger audiences. Tells the story of what Mrs. Claus is doing behind the scenes.

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy reading not many words and could be a bedtime book. Short and puts them to sleep. Rhyming and from Mrs. Claus' perspective.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa has the flu, Mrs. Claus saves the day