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Santa's Underwear Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2016

by Marty Rhodes Figley (Author), Marty Kelley (Illustrator), Michael Gillick (Narrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 817 ratings
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It's Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting gussied up for the big night. But when he goes to put on his warm, cozy (holey, ragged) Christmas underwear, they're nowhere to be found! With undies for every occasion, he tries on the rest of his collection. But nothing is quite right. Just when he's about to give up he find a surprise from his considerate team of reindeer. Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD770L
  6. Dimensions
    9.2 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
  8. Publication date
    August 1, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    1585369543
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1585369546
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PreS-Gr 1—Okay, we get that underpants are funny, and the idea that Santa can't find his long underwear when he's getting dressed on Christmas Eve should be as amusing as the elves apparently find it in the illustrations. But, really, the idea just isn't enough to carry a book. Santa's spalike preparations and his various holiday-themed underwear lead to a weak payoff, as the reindeer have replaced his raggedy union suit as a surprise. VERDICT Kelley's watercolor cartoons are nicely done and humorous, but the story is just too one-dimensional.—Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library

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Midwest Book Review"Santa's Underwear" is a jolly romp in the theme of Christmas (in July, even), specifically in the theme of appropriate Christmas underwear for the chief player, Santa Claus. It is approaching Christmas Eve, and Santa is going through his usual ritual preparation, including bubble bath, healthy dinner, and underwear selection. But wait, there is a serious problem! Santa's favorite worn, holey, red long johns are nowhere to be found. No other underwear will quite do, though Santa tries on some funny ones! All through Santa's pre-show routine, buckets of mischievous elves are sniggering, helping, laughing and kidding him. Santa's valets are a comedy show all their own! There is even a stray reindeer in the underwear closet. But wait, what is the surprise that awaits Santa on his special night? Kids will love this adorably funny Christmas story for all its kooky details and for its underlying message of love. The illustrations add all the joy that can be imagined to this funny holiday tale.

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There's nothing like underwear jokes to get kids giggling, and this funny story focuses on Santa's entire underwear collection and which set he will wear on Christmas Eve.
The cover shows a nearly nude white Santa displaying his rotund belly and a too-small pair of turquoise undies, with two elves laughing hysterically. The story opens on Christmas Eve with Santa eating a healthy dinner, taking a bath, and combing his long, snow-white beard. He is assisted at every step by a crew of cute elves in green and candy-cane-striped suits, his helpers including both elves of color and female elves. (Hurray for elf equality!) Trouble ensues when Santa can't find his favorite set of "old, faded, and saggy" long underwear and finally decides on his green, shamrock-sprinkled long johns. When he opens his closet to put on his red suit, he finds a new set of bright red long underwear, a Christmas gift from his reindeer. Rudolph can be spotted in several illustrations setting up this surprise for Santa. The slight mystery is well-paced, and the different sets of underwear set up some laughter, along with the cavorting elves. Soft-focus illustrations in watercolor and pencil are mostly full-page in size, making this a fine choice for reading aloud to a group.
A troupe of entertaining elves, a jolly Santa, and lots of underwear jokes add up to Christmas chuckles in this engaging story. (Picture book. 3-7)

Publisher's WeeklyOn their own, Santa and underwear are generally picture book winners; together, they'll keep kids plenty amused--and hoping their own Christmas gifts don't include much underwear.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press (August 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585369543
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585369546
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD770L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 817 ratings

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Fun and Creative Christmas Book - for Children of all ages!
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Fun and Creative Christmas Book - for Children of all ages!
A fun and creative Christmas book! All three of my kids read this book separately (ages 5, 8, and 10) and each one of them enjoyed it immensly! They were laughing out loud. Vivid illustrations and creative design help tell the funny Christmas story! The perfect book for your kids Christmas collection - you'll come back to it every year - It's so much fun!
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Alksped
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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Though written for young children, I teach special education and chose it for the vocabulary focusing on clothing, holidays, and giving. Illustrations are whimsical and made me as well as my students laugh! Fun!
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J. Bitney
5.0 out of 5 stars Our 2-year-old grandson loves it
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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Our daughter is reading this book to her boy several times a day.
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JuliaSellsSC
5.0 out of 5 stars great deal
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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The book looks new. It was a purchase to read in my classroom. quick delivery and perfect condition
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Jaimee
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and funny
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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My daughter saw this book at school so we grabbed for her Christmas Eve box and she loves it. It’s cute and funny.
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Mary Ellen Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars What a cute Story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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A beautifully illustrated book that puts a new spin on Christmas Eve! I ordered this book to share with my grandchildren over the holidays, but couldn't resist pulling it out when they visited last week. They were rapt with interest and kept calling out ideas to help Santa find his missing underwear. Then we spent some time talking about their own favorite clothes and why they loved them. Ages ranged from 3-7 years old and they all had something to add. This is a story to which young children can definitely relate. I can hardly wait to pull out the book again when they come back for Christmas!
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Militaryliving
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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This is a cute story. Definitely not one of my personal favorites, but our 6 year old loves the story. Ha!
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MelG
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
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“Santa” gave this to my youngest for her daycare Christmas party and she loved it! It was a staple during the holidays in our house.
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Victoria Anne Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Silly, cute!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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Cute fast story. Silly to go through the holidays underpants. Nice to know someone is thinking of Santa too
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Ruth Noble
5.0 out of 5 stars Tightie Whities out, Red Flannel is in!
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2023
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Loved the illustrations and the thought of Santa trying on every pair of underwear in the house…after all, Christmas is special! One mustn’t wear the wrong undies! A jolly take on Christmas and a new holiday must-read!
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