Santa Needs a Vacation (On the Day After Christmas)

Santa Needs a Vacation (On the Day After Christmas)

Author: Gregory Hoffman

Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1609116100

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Join author Gregory Hoffman in this hilarious recounting of a chance encounter with Santa Claus at his place up north during a blinding snowstorm. Santa, having just returned home from his annual trip, is wiped-out and reeling. He seizes the opportunity to share his frustrations with his accidental visitor. While delivering presents to homes around the world, Santa is confronted by angry watch-dogs, shot at, beaten by non-believers, and pursued by a portly widow, among the many other stressful challenges! After waiting out the storm, and lending an ear to Santa's venting, Hoffman must be on his way. But upon his departure, Santa gives him a message to relay to people everywhere. Illustrated by Hoffman and written in the tradition of the classic The Night Before Christmas, Santa Needs a Vacation is an entertaining, colorful and heartfelt Christmas card to the holiday. Also included is a poem by Hoffman. Told from a grandfather's perspective, Christmas Memories is a warm and nostalgic look at the holidays past, with hope and best wishes for those of the future.


Santa Retires

Santa Retires

Author:

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1607344599

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Santa Claus is tired of delivering toys and decides to retire to somewhere warm, but things do not work out as expected.


Where Does Santa Go on Vacation?

Where Does Santa Go on Vacation?

Author: Kim Ann

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781733938068

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All year long, Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare for Christmas ... but where do they go on vacation? Do they go on a retreat to do yoga and to stretch? Do they go to a museum to learn to paint and sketch? From the author of "Where Do Elves Go on Vacation?", this story continues to push one's imagination. From idea generation to creative thinking skills, your child will have so much fun, they won't realize they are learning too! You'll be amazed at how this book encourages children to ask questions and imagine all the possibilities. The author's use of rhythm and rhyme make it an excellent independent read, bedtime story, or read-aloud! It's beautiful illustrations match the author's playful text and leave you wondering ... where do they go on vacation? While it is perfect for the holidays, this book is a fun read no matter the season!


Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation

Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation

Author: Linas Alsenas

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1338874640

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In this funny, sweet, and charming picture book debut, Mrs. Claus leaves the snow (and her husband) behind in order to see the world... and get back in time for Christmas. Mrs. Claus needs to get out of the house. The endless snow at the North Pole is getting her down. And she doesn't see why her husband should get all the travel time in the family. So she hitches up the reindeer and takes a world tour -- leaving Santa to take care of himself (and the remaining reindeer) for the first time in a long time. Mrs. Claus loves traveling the globe... but she also misses Santa as much as Santa misses her. Will she be home in time for Christmas? We'll give you one guess...


Santa's Eleven Months Off

Santa's Eleven Months Off

Author: Mike Reiss

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 9781643104355

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In this hilarious picture book, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on a campaign of adventure and self-improvement, from international espionage to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter what he does, he's still Santa Claus.


Santa Cruise

Santa Cruise

Author: Fern Michaels

Publisher: Kensington

Published: 2024-09-24

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1496744993

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Fun, friendship and romance are on board as four lifelong friends embark on a holiday singles cruise in this heartwarming Christmas novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. The perfect gift for fans of Robyn Carr, Mary Kay Andrews, RaeAnne Thayne, and Hallmark Christmas Movies – now in paperback! At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, fifteen years after leaving school behind, they’re back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing, and chatting about how much has changed—and how much hasn’t. All four are strong, successful, and somehow, still looking for the right partner. But Frankie has an idea to help solve that: a singles cruise for the holidays. In late December, the four friends gather in Miami, ready to board their state-of-the-art cruise ship. The entertainment options are endless, the food is to die for, and the passenger list includes hundreds of eligible men. The highlight of the week will be a magnificent New Year’s Eve celebration with multiple theme parties, dancing, and fireworks. The ladies are happy to give Cupid a helping hand here and there, but holidays—like the path of love itself—don’t always go exactly as planned. And over the course of one festive, unforgettable week, all four will set sail on surprising new adventures . . . “Full of laughter, delight, and a dash of holiday fun.” —Woman’s World on Santa Cruise


The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

Author: Shannon Hale

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2017-06-27

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0763697087

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Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find in the fourth book of the New York Times best-selling series. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger has offered to protect the goats while she’s away. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a “ROAR!” Could a sea monster ruin this vacation for the Princess in Black?


Father Christmas

Father Christmas

Author: Raymond Briggs

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780241351536

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"BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!" Raymond Briggs's hilarious comic strip picture book has amused generations of children, telling the story of grumpy Father Christmas making his rounds on the busiest night of the year. Now reissued in a small gift edition, perfect for slipping into a Christmas stocking . . .


The Runaway Santa

The Runaway Santa

Author: Anne Margaret Lewis

Publisher: Regnery Publishing

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1634505905

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Once there was a jolly Santa who wanted to leave the North Pole on a worldwide vacation! He decides he wants to visit Mount Rushmore and see the stone faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Then he’ll ski the silky slopes of the Swiss Alps. And after that, he’ll ride an elephant in South Africa on a safari. Santa is eager for a new adventure, but Mrs. Claus isn’t so sure he’s ready just yet. Before he takes off, she’s going to make sure he’s got his rock climbing gear. And his skis, and his hat. He must be ready! It isn’t long before Santa realizes that maybe his adventure would be more fun with a friend. Mrs. Claus is clearly an expert adventurer herself, and so the two take off together on a runaway adventure. They have a little time before Christmas, after all, and everybody needs a break sometimes! Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


Santa Claustrophobia

Santa Claustrophobia

Author: Mike Reiss

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780843177565

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Santa is in trouble again when Doc Holiday, therapist to the holiday stars, diagnoses him with a severe case of Santa Claustrophobia. The Doc takes it on himself to gather up the rest of the holiday stars to fill in for Santa while the big guy recuperates in Aruba. The challenges become immediately apparent as the Easter Bunny paints all of the toys in pastels, Lincoln and Washington fight over who should run things, Columbus insists he must sail West to go East to make the deliveries, and the April Fool manages to do everything wrong! Christmas is out of control, and it becomes clear to Doc Holiday that there's only one person who can set things right. Illustrated by David Catrow.