Santa’s New Jet!
David Biedrzycki

Charlesbridge
2011 / ISBN 9781580892926
Picture book / Christmas / Holidays (Ages 3-6)
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Reviewed by Bob Walch

Poor Santa! It is almost time to start delivering toys, but he is facing some major transportation problems. Not only does his sleigh need major repairs, but the reindeer are also totally out of shape after eating pizza and watching TV all summer.

Fortunately, Orville the Elf has a solution to the problem. He and the other elves have designed a special jet that will whisk their boss off on his Christmas Eve journey.

Unfortunately, the new mode of transportation isn’t perfect. In fact, it is hard to land on roofs and when the fog sets in, Santa is in a real pickle. In fact, it looks like no more gifts will be delivered unless some old friends can quickly harness up and come to Santa’s rescue.

A lot of different spins have been put on Santa’s Christmas journey, but this is one of the more humorous ones. Children and adults will get a few chuckles as they watch how new, cutting-edge technology isn’t always the best solution to a problem!