Aliens Love Panta Claus!
Claire Freeman
Illustrated by Ben Cort

Aladdin
2011 / ISBN: 9781442428300
Picture book, holidays (Ages 4-7)
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Reviewed by Bob Walch

You may not know that aliens love to steal earthlings’ underpants, but apparently they do. But in this holiday picture book, the odd little space creatures alter their behavior and rather than steal undies, they are actually are giving them away for Christmas.

So, as a way of proving they understand the festive day, the aliens pictured here are passing out gaily decorated underwear to Santa’s reindeer and the workshop elves. They are also making sure that a pair of knickers is slipped into the gift boxes that will be laid beneath Christmas trees by Santa as he makes his rounds on Christmas Eve.

Fortunately, besides their gift-giving largesse, these odd little space creatures are able to help out Santa when his sleigh breaks down. They offer to give him a ride in their spaceship, thus making it possible for Mr. Claus to complete his journey.

And, of course, since they are accompanying Santa, the funny little aliens decorate a few Christmas trees, snowmen and fireplace mantels with, what else? Underwear, of course!

Not your typical holiday book, Aliens Love Panta Claus will certainly have your little elves laughing as you read aloud this silly Christmas story. Hopefully, they won’t want to hang their undies on the fireplace on Christmas Eve, but you never know!