Bunnies in a sleigh by Philip Ardagh. Illus. by Ben Mantle

Christmas Eve and suddenly Santa's elves are feeling very unwell because someone has given them sugary candy canes and they have scoffed the lot! How will Santa finish those last-minute chores and deliver the toys? But it's OK. The Bunnies have arrived, and this time, instead of taking over the bus or the boat, they take over the sleigh, giving Santa delivery ride he will never forget.

Rhyming text and bright, detailed pictures create to the pace and excitement of this hilarious story of mad bunnies helping Santa, and young children will enjoy the chaos and mayhem as it unfolds. It is likely to be one they will want to revisit again and again, if only to absorb all that is in the illustrations - in fact, they can start by trying to spot the culprit responsible for the elves being sick!

Something whimsical to add to the hype of the season.

Themes: Christmas.

Barbara Braxton