Santa's Last Present Book

A humorous and touching story about the magic of Christmas.

Julien’s parents talk about Father Christmas endlessly, but he doesn’t believe in him any more. Nevertheless he humours his parents and writes Father Christmas a letter asking for a video games console, just like his cousin Patrick’s. His parents think it might be a bit expensive, but Julien is sure Father Christmas can cover it. Sure enough, on Christmas morning, with his mother and father feigning surprise, there it is. Then his mother spots another parcel under the tree. It doesn’t look very exciting and no one knows where it’s come from. Julien tears the wrapping off and is delighted with what he finds.

Publishers Weekly

You're never too old to experience the magic of Christmas. So goes the resonant theme in this stocking stuffer-size gift book. Justin thinks he's too old for Santa, but to humor his parents, he pretends to believe in him, just one last year. A very special present left under the tree-one that Justin didn't request-makes the boy and his parents converts for life. Blake's (Clown) relaxed and wiry-lined watercolors do much to convey a heartfelt turning point in a boy's childhood. Ages 8-12. (Sept.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.