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MRS. CLAUS TAKES A VACATION (Scholastic Press, 2006) Mrs. Claus needs some sun and surf. Why should Santa get to travel all the time while she stays home at the North Pole? It's time for a vacation! Leaving Santa to prepare for Christmas, Mrs. Claus hitches up a sleigh and sets her course for adventures around the world. Will Santa be okay on his own? Will Mrs. Claus make it back in time for Christmas? A fun new classic for the holidays, Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation is perfect for the Mrs. Claus in every child's life. |
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| Reviews: -- received "highest votes" among the picks for the International Reading Association/Children's Book Council 2007 Children's Choices, an "annual list of favorite new books chosen by 10,000 school children." "From the postcard-inspired cover to the sweetly romantic finale, Alsenas's acrylic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to the tender tale...All of the characters have wonderfully expressive faces, and there are plenty of fun details. A great addition to any seasonal storytime." -- School Library Journal "...Mrs. Claus packs her bags and her passport to see a bit more of the world in this playful peek at the North Pole's First Couple." -- Publishers Weekly "Alsenas's wry, folksy illustrations alternate between cozily framed images of the domesticated Santa and full-bleed, double-page spreads of Mrs. Claus following her bliss (on the beach and at a sushi bar, for example). The story's home-is-where-the-heart-is sentiment will resonate with frequent fliers and armchair travelers alike." -- The Horn Book Magazine "This is a fun tale that is magnificiently illustrated with vibrant colors you'll want to flip through again and again." -- www.parentworld.com "It is about time the spouse of Santa Claus gets noticed. Timely, intriguing, and humorous, this picture book is bound to become a seasonal favorite." -- Children's Literature "Mrs. Claus finally gets out of the kitchen and has some fun, giving the First Couple of Christmas a progressive twist." -- Northern Ohio Live |
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