I’ve always believed that Santa, the elves and the reindeer would all be nestled all snug in the their beds come Boxing Day night. I could not have been more wrong. ’Twas the night after Christmas (that’s late Boxing Day) and at the North Pole Santa is celebrating a job well done. With billions of presents delivered and millions of miles travelled, the sleigh is tucked away for another year. And now the work is done, it is time to P.A.R.T.Y! The elves are ready, they just need Santa to call in the Christmas owls. Let the Boxing Day bash begin… Root-a-toot-toot, The Night After Christmas is an absolute hoot! After exposing all of the pre-Christmas drama and stresses at the North Pole in the The Night Before the Night Before Christmas, Kes and Claire now invite readers to take a peek into what happens at the home of Christmas once the work is over. With Christmas Day done and dusted, Boxing Day can feel a bit after the Lord Mayor’s show. If that is the case, then a North Pole party is the perfect pick-up. There’re no post-Christmas blues here. Brimming with festive spirit and all of the joys of celebrating a job well done, Santa keeps the party going as he throws a brilliant seasonal shindig for his helpers. He might work his staff hard but boy does jolly old Saint Nick know how to to show his gratitude. From a Christmas piñata to a spectacular light show, Yuletide constellations to eight festive owls, dance-offs to prizes, Santa delivers the perfect gift for his festive dream team. Everyone is invited to the party and even the reindeer, who are surely exhausted after a night of globetrotting, cannot resist joining in. Set to the rhythm of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kes’ brilliantly funny and fresh rhymes give new energy to a beloved classic. Claire’s vibrant illustrations, that bring to life all of the festive fun at the coolest party of the year, are absolutely delightful with plenty of little details to spot. Mr and Mrs Claus enjoying a welcome-home tea is heartwarming and homely whilst the scenes with the excitable elves are Christmas jolliness at its absolute best.
With everyone settling down for a long winter’s nap, children will love the funny ending and the news that are only three-hundred-and-sixty-four days until Christmas Day. Let the countdown to next year’s festivities begin immediately! Recommended for 3+.
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