How Santa Lost His Job

by Stephen Krensky

Book Overview

Santa has the best job he can think of -- bringing presents each Christmas to children all around the world. Every year he prepares for his trip: He trims his beard, takes a bath, gets dressed, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689831730
• ISBN13: 9780689831737
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great!

Bought this for my 5 year old daughter. She already had How Santa Got His Job and loved that book so I got this one for her for her birthday. She liked it just as much. It is a great story with lovely illustrations.

Great companion to "How Santa Got His Job"

How Santa Got His JobHow Santa Lost His Job Our family of four kids, ages 6 to 16, have loved "How Santa Got His Job," so when we saw "How Santa Lost His Job" we ordered it. This sequel isn't as good, but it makes a fun set to read together. Art work is perfectly charming in both.

A Delightful Christmas Story

Can a machine really do Santa's job better than Santa? A clever elf named Muckle seems to think so. His invention, the Deliverator, appears to be faster and more efficient in the preliminary tests, but when Christmas Eve arrives and it is time for the real delivery of toys, Muckle learns that the human touch really is better. This delightful story, coupled with humorous watercolor and ink illustrations, is sure to be a favorite story with kids. My own children, ages seven and four, really enjoy this book. they ask me to read it over and over again. Sherry Ellis Author of That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN

Santa almost lost his job in this exciting book!

This is a great book for anyone who loves the holiday, Christmas. I would recommend it to Kindergarten to second grade. It is a short book, and is very interesting. It is about a person whose name is Muckle. He shows an invention he made, a rocket ship called the deliverer to Santa's helpers. The elves and Muckle decide to do tests to see who is the fastest, the deliverer or Santa. There were three tests; the first test was who could get dressed the fastest. The second test was who could mach the most children to a toy in an hour. The final test was who can put the presents under the tree the fastest. To find out who won these tests and who will deliver the toys to the children read this four star book.

Could Santa Be Replaced?

Santa had his own way of doing things. Every year before the big ride he checked the weather, looked over his maps, took a nice bubble bath, trimmed his beard, polished his boots, got the reindeer fed and ready, and packed his sled. It was always hectic, and there was always a last minute rush. Some of the elves complained, wishing Santa would plan better, and not waste so much time. But what could they do? Santa was only human. Then one little elf, Muckle, had an idea. He worked on his secret project for months, and in late fall unveiled the "Deliverator". Muckle claimed it could travel around the world and deliver presents faster and better. Could this be the end of Santa? Could he really be replaced?..... Stephen Krensky has written a charming and amusing story, with a gentle message, that will put a smile on the faces of young and old, alike. His simple and clever text is beautifully complemented by S.D. Schindler's expressive and detailed artwork, and together they've authored a delightfully warm story that helps kids understand that faster isn't always better. Sometimes it's the personal touch that makes something special. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, How Santa Lost His Job is a wonderful addition to this year's Christmas picture books, and a terrific story to help usher in the holiday season.