It you are a fan of The Runaway Pumpkin, then you are going to love The Runaway Santa : A Christmas Adventure Story by Anne Margaret Lewis. This book is very similar, except this time Santa is looking to head out on a worldwide vacation without the Mrs.
About The Runaway Santa:
Once there was a jolly Santa who wanted to leave the North Pole on a worldwide vacation! He decides he wants to visit Mount Rushmore and see the stone faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Then he’ll ski the silky slopes of the Swiss Alps. And after that, he’ll ride an elephant in South Africa on a safari. Santa is eager for a new adventure, but Mrs. Claus isn’t so sure he’s ready just yet. Before he takes off, she’s going to make sure he’s got his rock climbing gear. And his skis, and his hat. He must be ready!
It isn’t long before Santa realizes that maybe his adventure would be more fun with a friend. Mrs. Claus is clearly an expert adventurer herself, and so the two take off together on a runaway adventure. They have a little time before Christmas, after all, and everybody needs a break sometimes.
Our Thoughts:
My five-year old loves this book, and who can blame him. The illustrations and story line are adorable and he LOVES looking for Mrs. Claus on every page as she’s peeking to make sure that Santa is alright during his adventure. The Runaway Santa is a fun read for all ages, and that’s one of many reasons it made it into our 25 days of books lineup.
You can purchase a copy of this book for a SRP of $15.99.
