Alaskan Night Before Christmas

by Tricia Brown, Alan Stacy (Illustrator)

It's Christmastime in Alaska, and Santa is preparing for another winter ride with his sackful of toys and his magical team of flying caribou. But one caribou named Kotz is tired of all the stories about Rudolph and reindeer pulling the sleigh. He alerts the press across the world, determined to get noticed by the media. However, when Santa stops for a rest at a zoo, Kotz meets Star, a reindeer who understands the true meaning of Christmas.With Santa's help, Kotz learns that sharing is more important than earning fame.

Genres: Christmas

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[AMY · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story has colorful illustrations and characters with names that will challenge all readers to sound it out…or just use the pronunciation guide at the end of the book! Interesting story with some twists and turns. I think older students would like it. Good to use during the holiday season or pair with other books on Alaska as a study unit. It is a rhyming story full of fantasy elements and fun. Recommended for grades 3-5.

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bleh. I was hoping for a fun new take. This was just bleh.