Santa Takes A Vacation

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they take their vacation on the magical Island of BooKoo. Weird animals and strange food make this a vacation they, and you, will never forget. Comes with a companion CD of the author narrating the story and featuring his unique "talking pages".

In this funny, sweet, and charming picture book debut, Mrs. Claus leaves the snow (and her husband) behind in order to see the world... and get back in time for Christmas. Mrs. Claus needs to get out of the house. The endless snow at the North Pole is getting her down. And she doesn't see why her husband should get all the travel time in the family. So she hitches up the reindeer and takes a world tour -- leaving Santa to take care of himself (and the remaining reindeer) for the first time in a long time. Mrs. Claus loves traveling the globe... but she also misses Santa as much as Santa misses her. Will she be home in time for Christmas? We'll give you one guess...

Join author Gregory Hoffman in this hilarious recounting of a chance encounter with Santa Claus at his place up north during a blinding snowstorm. Santa, having just returned home from his annual trip, is wiped-out and reeling. He seizes the opportunity to share his frustrations with his accidental visitor. While delivering presents to homes around the world, Santa is confronted by angry watch-dogs, shot at, beaten by non-believers, and pursued by a portly widow, among the many other stressful challenges! After waiting out the storm, and lending an ear to Santa's venting, Hoffman must be on his way. But upon his departure, Santa gives him a message to relay to people everywhere. Illustrated by Hoffman and written in the tradition of the classic The Night Before Christmas, Santa Needs a Vacation is an entertaining, colorful and heartfelt Christmas card to the holiday. Also included is a poem by Hoffman. Told from a grandfather's perspective, Christmas Memories is a warm and nostalgic look at the holidays past, with hope and best wishes for those of the future.

"Santa Needs a Vacation" is the story of my chance encounter with Santa Claus on the day after Christmas. Caught in a blinding snowstorm, I stumble upon Santaâs' place by accident. Having just returned from his annual trip and looking quite trashed, Santa seizes the opportunity to vent his frustrations. Dog bit, shot at, and beaten by non-believers, he complains that his job is not what it once was. Describing the many troublesome events from his less than saintly activity the night before. Escaping the seduction of a robust woman, an ungrateful kid, and ridicule from the elves only begin to relate the scope of his complaints. After waiting out the storm, and giving an ear to his grievances, my visit with Santa comes to an end. And upon my departure, he makes a special request for me to relay to people everywhere. Suitable for all ages, but with humor to be appreciated by older kids and adults, "Santa Needs a Vacation" is entertaining and maintains a playful tone. By using rhyme and rhythm in the tradition of the classic Christmas carol, it is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh.

All year long, Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare for Christmas ... but where do they go on vacation? Do they go on a retreat to do yoga and to stretch? Do they go to a museum to learn to paint and sketch? From the author of "Where Do Elves Go on Vacation?", this story continues to push one's imagination. From idea generation to creative thinking skills, your child will have so much fun, they won't realize they are learning too! You'll be amazed at how this book encourages children to ask questions and imagine all the possibilities. The author's use of rhythm and rhyme make it an excellent independent read, bedtime story, or read-aloud! It's beautiful illustrations match the author's playful text and leave you wondering ... where do they go on vacation? While it is perfect for the holidays, this book is a fun read no matter the season!

Do you ever wonder what Santa does after Christmas? So does Tyler. Come and take this journey with Tyler, and discover where the man in the bright red suit goes on vacation after Christmas. In this contemporary, creative, and truly original picture book, find the various countries Santa visits while on vacation, where Santa learns how to say hello in their native language. Tyler discovers Santa visits Japan and learns how to say hello in Japanese: Konnichi wa, along with visiting Hawaii and learning how to say hello in Hawaiian: Aloha. Part of what makes this book so engaging and humorous is that Santa tries to camouflage himself among everyday people by doing normal activities in that country he visits. Santa realizes that it is not that easy for the man with the white beard to go unnoticed. Children will love the clever way in which the story teaches them of different countries while teaching them to say hello in the places Santa visits.

Phew... being Santa is tough work! One Christmas Eve, after finishing his toy delivering Santa decides that it's time for him to take a much needed, year long break. Unbeknownst to him however, Jimmy (a normally VERY good boy) finds out about this trip... and the fact that Santa won't be around to see how he acts! Will Jimmy spend the year on his best behavior like normal - or will he be terrible just because he can? Written by Alex Stephenson, a therapist and father of two - The Year Santa Went on Vacation is a Christmas story with a message that can be enjoyed all year long. The light-hearted poem will entertain you and your little ones as you see how Jimmy and Santa choose to spend their year VERY differently than normal - while also helping to teach that there is more than one reason to be a nice person.