Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present - Hardcover

Burningham, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1564022463 ISBN 13: 9781564022462

Publisher: Candlewick, 1993

Synopsis

Late on Christmas Eve, after returning home from his rounds, Santa Claus realizes that he has forgotten to deliver Harvey Slumfenburger's gift and sets out on the long journey to Harvey's hut. By the author of Aldo.

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Review:

Ever have one of those days? One late Christmas Eve, after delivering presents all around the world, Santa is finally crawling into bed when he makes a horrible discovery. Harvey Slumfenburger's present is still in his sack! His reindeer are already tucked into bed, but Santa must find a way to get that present to Harvey, a little boy who lives in a hut at the top of the Roly Poly Mountain. Wearily, he trudges out into the cold winter night. Fortunately, a veritable fleet of vehicles becomes available to assist him in his mission. When a jeep skids in the snow, a boy with a motorbike appears. When the motorbike can go no farther, a girl with skis picks up our wayward elfin hero. And once the present is finally deposited safely in Harvey Slumfenburger's stocking, Santa still has to make the return trip!

John Burningham's unique and exquisite style has won him many fans and honors over the decades, including a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book for this droll story. A two-time Kate Greenaway Medal recipient, this compelling storyteller combines gently repetitive text with fantastic, unusual illustrations, using pen and ink, watercolor wash, and collage to create stunning works of art on every page. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author:

John Burningham is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children’s books. He lives in London.
From the Hardcover edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1564022463
• ISBN 13: 9781564022462
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Burningham John