The Secret of Santa's Island
PreSchool-Grade 2–Hoping to see the North Pole workshop, young Sam McGuffin stows away on Santa's sleigh and is surprised to find himself on Santa's tropical island vacation getaway where the reindeer enjoy spa treatments and the big man surfs. Sam has a great time playing with the elves and eating &Wish; Dinner, but soon it is time to fly home to enjoy Christmas with his family. A bland comic romp, this book has lively watercolors full of candy and Christmas imagery along with the message that Santa would like an occasional thank you. A light storytime diversion if needed.–Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public LibraryEND