How Santa Lost His Job

Brief Description: When toy production takes its toll on Santa's elves, they automate the workshop so everything moves smoothly. It's not long before Santa finds himself downsized because he can't compete with a machine. Fortunately for Santa, his reindeer, and children everywhere, the computerized contraption doesn't hold up under pressure, and Santa comes to the rescue. Full-color illustrations. Review Quotes: "School Library Journal, " starred review [Krensky's] text and Schindler's wonderfully energetic illustrations depict the elusive qualities that make Santa the best choice [for the job]. Publisher Marketing: Santa has the best job he can think of -- bringing presents each Christmas to children all around the world. Every year he prepares for his trip: He trims his beard, takes a bath, gets dressed, and packs up his sleigh for the long night ahead. But there are always a few unexpected delays that make things a little hectic. Muckle, one of the elves who helps Santa, thinks he can come up with a more efficient way for delivering the toys -- a method that won't involve Santa at all. Stephen Krensky's understated text and S. D. Schindler's charming illustrations come together to create a warm and funny tale that reminds us just how important the human touch really is. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2001 pg. 1360 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

Booklist 09/15/2001 pg. 235 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

PW Notes and Reprints 09/24/2001 pg. 56 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

New York Times 12/02/2001 pg. 82 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 10/01/2001 pg. 67 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 49 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2002 pg. 83 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 49 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 09/24/2001 (EAN 9780689831737, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Krensky, Stephen Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including "How Santa Got His Job" (an ALA Notable Book) and "Big Bad Wolves at School". He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him at StephenKrensky.com. Contributor Bio:  Schindler, S D S. D. Schindler is the popular illustrator of many bestselling picture books, including How Santa Got His Job, Big Pumpkin, the Math Start title Betcha!, and the 2005 Newbery Honor Book Whittington. S. D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.