Pair with other books in this series and similar titles such as Adam Wallace’s “How To Catch” series, Jane Yolen’s “How Do Dinosaurs?” series, and Natasha Wing’s “The Night Before” series.
A tender read-together for an early elementary or pre-K audience, this is a surprisingly thoughtful read for parents and teachers to share and discuss with children.
Clever, chuckle-worthy fare in a nonreligious context.—Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library
You know you'd like some face time with Santa to ask your burning questions and maybe slip the poor guy a nose warmer. But how will you catch him? Reagan and Wildish's (How to Babysit a Grandpa) latest how-to guide warns would-be Santa-snatchers not to get too crazy: no lassoing, for instance. Instead, listen for sleigh bells, lure him with cookies and riddles, and leave out carrots for Rudolph. Letters to Santa on the endpapers fit right in with digital illustrations that look almost hand-drawn, creating a sense that it's all up to the kids