Take the stress out of Secret Santa gift swapping by wrapping up these interactive holiday page-turners that won’t break the bank:
Santa on the Loose! A Seek and Solve Mystery
It’s the Christmas version of Where’s Waldo. Only, pint-sized bookworms are not hunting for a geeky-looking kid wearing a striped shirt. Rather, youngsters must read clues, don their detective hats, and find Santa to solve the mystery of the missing Christmas toys.
Is the toy thief Emo the unhappy elf, Loki the dissatisfied reindeer, Roz the ravenous polar bear, Softy the sneaky snowman or Arlo the deceivingly cute penguin?
Kid will have a blast trying to track down the hidden St. Nick on each page, though it won’t be easy. Author Bruce Hale and illustrator Dave Garbot have filled the pages of Santa on the Loose! with hundreds of detailed images to make clue finding quite challenging.
Little sleuths need to be on the lookout for Mr. Claus in the Big Ice Cave, Ye Olde Elf Inn, Kringle Manor, the North Pole Mall, and several other holiday-themed venues.
Santa’s counting on your kid to help him crack the Christmas caper and find the missing toys in time for his seasonal delivery.
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
Pete the laid-back cat is back, just in time to spread Christmas cheer.
‘Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was ill.
In the cold winter wind he had caught a bad chill.
Will Christmas be canceled? Will it come to that?
“Never!” cried Santa.
“Let’s call Pete the Cat!”
The cool kitty is called upon by Santa to deliver Christmas toys to good little girls and boys the world over.
But, he’s doing it his way.
The groovy feline takes to the skies in his pimped out red VW-looking surf van which is appropriately pulled by Santa’s team of reindeer.
Author Eric Litwin does a phenomenal job of putting a new spin on the classic “The Night Before Christmas.” The easy-to-read book is filled with colorful illustrations that practically pop off the pages. However, even better than the gifts he’s delivering, is the message Pete imparts to kids on each page: Give it your all, all the time.
In this season of giving, the merry missive is a valuable lesson for young readers, who often see themselves solely as recipients of festively wrapped presents, rather than generous gift givers.
Santa Pete shows them that giving is a groovy thing to do especially during the Christmas season.
Whether you are looking for an affordable Secret Santa gift, a memorable stocking stuffer or you simply want to add some seasonal books to your child’s bedtime story collection, Santa on the Loose! and Pete the Cat Saves Christmas won’t disappoint.
You can get your own copies of the festive holiday reads by visiting HarperCollins’ website or discount retailers nationwide.
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