Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present [Hardcover]

John Burningham (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Back by popular demand — in a new midi edition! Santa finds a forgotten present — and is determined to deliver it himself.

One Christmas Eve after the reindeer are asleep, Santa sees a present still in the sack — Harvey Slumfenburger’s present. And so he starts a very long journey on foot . . . by plane . . . on skis . . . and so on until he reaches Harvey’s hut, slides down the chimney, and delivers the last Christmas present, safe and sound.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Amongst the highest quality picture books... this is outstanding." Children's Books of the Year "Gloriously funny... The pictures are among this artist's best." Junior Bookshelf" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

John Burningham is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children’s books. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; Min Rei edition (September 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763635170
• ISBN-13: 978-0763635176
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.4 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending, June 18, 2010

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Charles S. Essary "Rose" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present (Hardcover)

I love reading this book to my kids. It's not a book you need to reserve for Christmas, it's great anytime. The illustrations are fun and simple. The text is repetitive, good for younger kids. And the end is perfect.

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, January 2, 2011

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This review is from: Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present (Hardcover)

My sister, a preschool teacher, suggested this book for my four young grandsons, age two, three, four, and six. They loved the book with all the adventures this kind Santa went through. They loved helping me read the repetitive lines on each page and all had a guess of what was in the present left for Harvey. Should be on every young family's book shelf!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SANTA DOoo OR DIE trying!!!, December 11, 2007

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CURSE OF FLAMINGO CO "a BRoJoNz Company" (MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present (Hardcover)

WE LIKED THIS SIMPLE TO READ & UNDERSTAND STORY WITH THE WAY SANTA GOES FAR FAR AND AWAY beyond THE CALL OF DUTY TO GET HIS JOB DONE! WE HAVE 3 SONS 9 TO 4YRS. AND SO EACH WAS ASSIGNED A CERTAIN "REPEATED PHASE" ...(WHEN IT CAME TIME TO READ THEIR PHASE ON EACH OF THE PAGES) IT REALLY BROUGHT THE STORY TO LIFE & THEY DID ENJOY SOME OF THE TINY-EST LITTLE DETAILED SANTA'S ON HIS WAY TO ROLY POLY MOUNTAIN!
THIS BOOK IS A KEEPER! DIFFERENT SPECIAL & GLAD TO HAVE IN OUR COLLECTION!!!