Harvey Slumphenburger's Christmas Present
by John Burningham
Buy on AmazonWhile this is obviously a work of fiction I am convinced that the author must have some connection to the North Pole – the sense of urgency he portrays feels so authentic. The sheer scale of the operation, the attention to detail… Perhaps Burningham is in fact a heavily disguised elf? “It sends shivers of delight from our little hat bells to the tips of our pointy-toed shoes. I’m jingling just thinking about it” This wonderful and very funny story celebrates the dedication we all feel at the North Pole – elves and reindeer alike – to ensuring that every child receives his or her present on Christmas morning. Yes, yes, you have. Back to work for me. Merry Christmas one and all.
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"While this is obviously a work of fiction I am convinced that the author must have some connection to the North Pole – the sense of urgency he portrays feels so authentic. The sheer scale of the operation, the attention to detail… Perhaps Burningham is in fact a heavily disguised elf? “It sends shivers of delight from our little hat bells to the tips of our pointy-toed shoes. I’m jingling just thinking about it” This wonderful and very funny story celebrates the dedication we all feel at the North Pole – elves and reindeer alike – to ensuring that every child receives his or her present on Christmas morning. Yes, yes, you have. Back to work for me. Merry Christmas one and all."
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