Santa is making his rounds, and decides to take a little break in-between. But one cookie isn't enough, and soon, Santa is stuffing his face with all these delicious treats. Even a button pops off! Time to leave and as he makes his way up the chimney, he gets stuck. It takes the reindeer from up on the roof pulling, and the household pets down below pushing to get him out. ( )

In Santa's Stuck Santa stops for a cookie and a rest at a house on Christmas Eve. Then he loses control and stuffs himself so full of Christmas goodies that he gets stuck in the chimney on his way out. The reindeer and household pets work to free him and the combined efforts of them all plus a house mouse finally free Santa.

Logically this book doesn't make sense? Why does he eat it all at one house instead of a progressive snacking that builds up to the getting stuck? Of course, that would be a totally different book and if I want it that way then I should write my own story.

Henry Cole's illustrations are full of energy and personality. Even the stockings and the upholstered chair tell us about the house and the family that lives there.

Amusing and reads well out loud but it doesn't bring out the enthusiasm of a holiday favorite.

Independent Reading Level: K-2
Awards: N/A