Santa's Reindeer [Hardcover]

Rod Green (Author), Carol Wright (Illustrator), Jon Lucas (Illustrator), Clayton McDermott (Illustrator)

Book Description

An essential part of the magic of Christmas, Santa would be lost without his trusty reindeers - Donner, Dancer, Prancer, Blitzen, Cupid, Dasher, Vixen, Comet and Rudolph. Carefully selected by Santa and his Sleigh Master from herds living in the frozen North, the chosen few are invited to the North Pole to undergo rigorous training. Here they are cared for by the stable elves and exercised and trained by the Sleigh Master in preparation for their ultimate task. Only once they have completed this intensive training and received their certificates are they considered for a place on the team (replacing a previous reindeer as they only work a maximum of two years before returning to their friends and family in the herd). "Santa's Reindeer" introduces us to each of these very individual reindeer and follows them from their selection from the herd, through their training, special diet, living quarters, and finally to their ultimate task - pulling Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. With special items, including a reindeer training manual and a qualified stable elf certificate to fill in, and facts and information about wild reindeer, this is a magical and touching story that brings to life the very essence of Christmas.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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About the Author

Rod Green has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. He has written and edited books featuring licensed children's characters such as Mr Bean, Merlin the Magical Puppy, Thunderbirds and Engie Benjy, as well as a wide range of adult non-fiction. He lives in Surrey, England, with his wife and seven-year-old son, who believes he once actually did catch a glimpse of the real Santa Claus... --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416950702
• ISBN-13: 978-1416950707
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #754,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Creative book! Great For Any Age!, October 30, 2007

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Danielle Rowland (Upstate, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa's Reindeer (Hardcover)

I found this book so beautiful and creatively written, the pages contain not only a story but real information on reindeer, open flaps and the beautiful art of Christmas. I am 24 years old and I love this book it is great for all ages or a collectors item! I love ready the book and turning each page not knowing what to expect inside the hidden flaps and envelopes! A wonderful and interactive book! If you love this don't forget to check out the one on Santa by the same author!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all ages!, December 5, 2007

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E. Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa's Reindeer (Hardcover)

This is a wonderfully written book and I just LOVE the first one about Santa Claus! This one has great information and little stories about Santa's famous Reindeer. Did you know Blitzen flies at 70mph??!! I love reading this as much or more than my son! Santa Claus is my favorite book with more flaps and things to look at and do in that book. GREAT book and very well illustrated too! All my friends have went and bought both books after seeing mine!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Book!, August 24, 2008

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Jean C. (MA, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Santa's Reindeer (Hardcover)

This is a beautifully illustrated book which tells the fascinating story of Santa's Reindeer! My 7 year olds just love these books! Get the one about Santa Claus too.