Waiting for Santa

By Author / Illustrator

Lucy Cochran, illus Heidi McKinnon

Genre

Seasonal

Age range(s)

Publisher

Murdoch Books

ISBN

9781760526719

Format

Hardback

Published

03-09-2024

Synopsis

'Only 702 more elf-steps until Santa!' says Ren.
'I need a coffee,' says Mum.
'I need a phone charger,' says Dad.
'I need the bathroom!' says Harry.
'MEOOOOWWWWWW,' says Moloko.

Having your photo taken with Santa is one of the best things about Christmas! But what if the line is looooong, you only have little legs, and you aren't good at waiting? Luckily it's Christmas time, and there is magic in the air! You might just end up with the best family photo you've ever had.

A warm and funny celebration of a favourite festive tradition for so many families.

Reviews

Jacqueline

In this charming book, a family are visiting Father Christmas at a store and in an endless queue. Unknown to the parents, one of the children has brought along the pet cat, who causes mayhem but finds Father Christmas in the end.

Delightfully illustrated, Waiting for Santa captures the endless queuing with humour and liveliness. The queue snakes across the pages and then as the cat breaks free, the pictures follow the chase through the store.

Children will enjoy this story and the detail in the pictures alongside the simple text. Suitable for 2+, it vividly recreates a familiar annual experience in an entertaining way.

Picture book / Reviewed by Jacqueline Harris, teacher