text by Kathryn Jewitt
illustrated by Sebastien Braun
 
Santa's all of a tizz. His list of jobs is missing! But it's the same each year, right? Surely he can simply work on recall... sleigh scrubbing, reindeer coat brushing...oh, and let's not forget the crucial lucky pants. A luxuriously tactile book from Santa's velvet hat and denim overalls to his super-silky beard. Babies/Toddler will want to keep running their hands all over the bright, chaotic scenes as Santa and several pointy-hatted elves get their Christmas Eve prep done. Let's hope Santa doesn't forget his snacks. Full marks too for the riot of patterns: heart-decorated pants! gingham apron!, Birth to 3, Boardbook 12pp