Publication date UK format 15/10/22 book 197 pages
I would like to thank the author, publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to pick this to read and review. all my reviews are honest.
Synopsis
Santa Don, author Don Kennedy, is back with volume 3 of his series, KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS TO SANTA CLAUS; 25 Years of Santa Stories. What started, almost 30 years ago, with Don filling in for a volunteer Santa friend who got a bad virus, turned into a lifetime passion. Santa Don has filled the special role of jolly old St. Nick at Christmastime at hospitals, military bases, women's and children's centers, schools, churches, Boys and Girls Clubs, wildfire victim shelters, community centers and more. Just imagine what all he's heard as little ones share their Christmas wish lists plus hopes, dreams and sometimes sorrows. Chapters include: The Very First Time - How It All Began, A Question-and-Answer session with Santa, A Grown Up Christmas Wish, Santa in Paradise (Hawaii), Letters to Santa, Santa Around the Globe plus Santa in a Pandemic. Other chapters feature: Young Love, Sibling Rivalry, The Naughty List, Kids' Jokes, The Doubters, Military Families, But, why? plus It Could Only Happen to Santa! There are over 350 stories in 23 chapters total. that will have you laughing, crying and laughing again. If you've ever wondered what kids say to Santa Claus, what it would be like to don the Santa suit, what happens when a little child has "an accident" on Santa's knee... then this is the book for you. Get ready because, SANTA TELLS ALL!
My Review
This was such a funny and lovable read. I just loved hearing what the kids say to Santa. Some of these stories had me in stitches. Especially those that were trying to give their siblings away. It was such a joy to read this book. I just loved every second of it. I loved the section at the front and the end where the author explained how he got into being Santa and how it has evolved. The author writes si well and you can feel the passion fot his work come out in the words. I applaud the author for his word to help children during trying times. I especially loved reading how he spent his ime with the children really listening to them and helping where he could to reassure them. He especially worked as Santa for those children who don't have a home at Christmas due to various shocking situations. I am so glad that friends and family encouraged him to write down these stories. My favourite story was where Santa didn't fly on a military aircraft to help those in need of Santa at Christmas eve and didn't fly back the same day so he could continue to to visit children on Christmas day ;) wink wink. I can't recommend reading this book enough as it will fill you with wonderful Christmas spirit.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this wonderful collection of stories. I will always remember the golden rule. If you are going to be Santa bring two suits. Haha.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $2.70 PB $13.95
B&N PB $13.95 E $2.99
Kobo EB £2.27
Amazon UK K £2.46 PB £12.44 (please note volume 2 is on kindle unlimited)
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