Little Santa

ittle Santa loves, loves, loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue. (And you know the rest of the story!)

Review: 'The texts of Jon Agee's picture books are always witty and clever, and his images create involving scenes using a bold and simple line... This amusing jeu d'esprit deserves a lasting place in the canon of Christmas origin stories.' Sunday Times;'The distinctive artwork combines bold outlines with washes of colour, to create striking illustrations which are full of quirky detail and subtle humour. A wonderfully entertaining festive tale, perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa was like as a child.' Booktrust;'A witty origin story for Father Christmas.' Financial Times;'Little Santa is the kind of book around which traditions can be built - a classic in the making - and will be read and enjoyed in many families for years to come.' Books for Keeps;'Gloriously mischievous and eye-catching ... A veritable feast of visual and verbal wit for every child (and adult) who loves Christmas!' Lancashire Evening Post;'Meet Santa as a child in this delightful Christmas tale where the North Pole - Little Santa's first love meets Florida - his family's love. Can Santa foil his family and prevent the move... find out just why Santa comes down the chimney, where he lives and more.' Armadillo

Prizes: Winner of Booklist, Editor's Choice 2015 and ALA notable book 2015.