Reviews

School Library Journal
“After his annual trip around the world, Santa comes home with a lost kitten he's found along the way. Will Mrs. Claus let him keep Cookie? She might–if only Santa weren't so allergic. Santa is willing to part with the kitten, but only if the perfect home can be found. Johnson's oil paintings are rich with detail and expression, giving life to Cookie and all the North Pole denizens. The artist's careful attention to light and shadow, along with the use of bold primary colors, gives the book a perfect blend of warmth and exuberance. This is a sweet, fun read-aloud for the cat-loving crowd.”

Children's Literature

Santa has just finished his toy delivery on Christmas Eve when he picks up a stray kitten But Santa suffers from a cat allergy, and Mrs. Claus insists that he find a child to give it to for Christmas. But Santa doesn't give pets to any child who doesn't have parent permission. He finds a letter from Angela, who wants a kitten but lives in an apartment where she can't have one. The playful kitten makes a mess throughout Santa's house, knocking over things and creeping under things. The kitten finds another letter, somehow misplaced. It is a letter from Angela's parents saying they can now have a kitten since they have moved to a new house. Santa is delighted to give away the kitten to a family who really wants it. Mrs. Claus insists on helping with the delivery, though, since Santa has been up driving all night. Angela gets her Christmas wish, and Santa can live allergy-free. This delightful Christmas story remains true to the Christmas spirit and also shows a human side to Santa. This book brings good tidings to cat lovers and Christmas story fans.

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