Santa's Eleven Months Off [Hardcover]

Mike Reiss (Author), Michael Montgomery (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

What does Santa do with his hard-earned vacation time? The same stuff you would do to relax and have fun and a whole lot more! In this uproarious tale by popular author and Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on an hilarious campaign of adventure and self-improvement from sumo wrestling, to international espionage, to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter where he goes or what he does, he s still our beloved Santa Claus, as Michael Montgomery s comically classic illustrations reveal. So, thanks, Santa, for all your hard work. Go ahead and take the year off!

Editorial Reviews

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"Santa sparkles throughout the pages, thanks to the illustrator's contribution. The book, written in rhyme, captures Santa's jolly essence perfectly." --The Oklahoman
"...expansive oil paintings keep the energy high..." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

MIKE REISS has garnered top awards as a television writer, including four Emmys and a Peabody for his work on The Simpsons. Reiss is also the author of several children's books. A former president of The Harvard Lampoon and editor of The National Lampoon, Reiss lives in California. MICHAEL G. MONTGOMERY has illustrated several children's books. He lives in Georgia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; Har/Rei edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561454214
• ISBN-13: 978-1561454211
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 11 MONTHS OFF is RIGHT ON!!!, December 12, 2007

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

This review is from: Santa's Eleven Months Off (Hardcover)

SO THRILLED TO HAVE THIS BOOK TELLING HOW SANTA DOES HIS CHILLIN!
JUST LOVE THE WORDING STYLE & PICTURES R LARGE & COLORFUL TO SEE! EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR IS LISTED AS TO WHAT HE DOES DURING EACH OF THEM!!! IT'S A KEEPER! WE R GETTING A REAL COOL "TIS THE SEASON" BOOK STASH PUT TOGETHER! THANKS AMAZON GREAT PRICES & SELECTION RIGHT FROM HOME!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So What DOES Santa Do from January to November?, December 22, 2010

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa's Eleven Months Off (Hardcover)

"On New Yer's Day, he made a vow
That he would lose some weight, somehow.
He ate salads, joned a gym,
But found these things were not for him.
Santa, we don't mind your flaws.
They're what make you Santa Claus!" - From the book

Thanks to Santa's Eleven Months Off, we now know what St. Nick does from January through November!

Written by The Simpson's writer Mike Reiss and illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery, this rhyming story takes readers from the hills of Hollywood to a sumo wrestling ring in Japan--the Summer Reindeer Games to a stint as a government super spy...

Whew, that Santa is B-U-S-Y through the year!

A large harcover book with bright illustrations, youngsters (and adults!) will get a huge kick out of this funny book. (Wait until you see Santa's costume for Halloween! My son thought that part was especially hilarious...)

"From December first through Christmas,
Santa Claus got down to business,
Making fifty zillion toys
For the world's good girls and boys.
All that month, he worked his rear off.
Then he took the whole next year off!"

What a riot!

-- Janet Boyer, author of Back in Time Tarot

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, February 3, 2010

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Mother of 2 Boys "Jersy Mom" (Sparta, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Santa's Eleven Months Off (Hardcover)

This book was cute but not one of my boys favorites. The illustrations were very good. Fun holiday book.