How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?; Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Everyone knows how Santa delivers the presents on Christmas Eve: up on to the roof, down the chimney, fill the stockings, back up, on to the next house. But is it really that simple? Does he have to suck his belly in? Does he go headfirst or feetfirst? Do the reindeer give him a hoof up the bottom if he gets stuck half way down? Does he use the washing machine to get the soot off his clothes? Does he wear night vision goggles? And what on earth does he do when there is no chimney to go down…

Full of funny scenarios and silly ideas, Mac and Jan's exploration of the age old question of how Father Christmas gets into homes is a Christmas miracle. Not your typical Christmas picture book, How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? is destined to become a festive classic and is essential reading on the eve of Christmas.

Brilliantly told - trademark deadpan humour from Mac, and visually engaging - more genius artwork from Jon, children will delight in the Christmas Eve shenanigans. Each idea more quirky and imaginative than the last as Santa completes his duties with coffee-drinking reindeer watching on. The addressing of several of the questions that curious children ponder; Does Santa get covered in soot? Why don’t dogs bark? How does he see in the dark? Does he prefer carrots or cookies? offer many plausible answers whilst maintaining Santa’s secret.

Magical stuff!

Recommended for 4+.