Elk Dropped In, AnILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 6-10 Pages: 80 List Price: $16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 11/1/2006 ISBN: 1-932425-80-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-932425-80-2 |
While performing a trial run for Santa Claus--the reindeer are far too dainty and aloof for such risky business--Mr. Moose goes off course and crashes through the roof of Billy Wagner's house, injuring his leg. There's nothing to do but to stay there until he recovers, regaling the family with stories until Father Christmas comes to get him. Billy's fascination with Mr. Moose lifts the little boy's spirits as he faces a new year with hope. This perennial best-seller in Germany will bring Christmas cheer to all readers. Reviews"This Christmas story offers something a bit more substantial than Rudolph. ... Billy recounts [the] events with aplomb, but there is a wistful side to his telling as well: the family, which also includes his older, know-it-all sister, is facing its first Christmas since the parents divorced. Meyer’s richly colored cartoon illustrations nicely balance Steinhöfel’s straight-faced text. Billy’s parents don’t reunite, and predictably Santa Claus appears, but many other elements, packed into the climax and denouement, will surprise and delight gentle readers. Like Mr. Moose, Billy is a dignified character that young readers will appreciate." "Attractive overall design and...appealing...sophisticated cartoon-like illustrations." "A charming, if offbeat, Christmas fantasy." |
