We're going on a sleigh ride by Martha Mumford

Another fun filled ride from the author of We’re going on an elf chase and We’re going on a treasure hunt will have youngsters reading along to the refrain:

We're going on a sleigh ride,
Ho, ho ho!
Can you find the hidden gifts?
Whoosh! OFF WE GO!

And the embossed details on the cover will entice them to open the book.

They are certain to be ready to lift the flaps and find the ten presents that are hidden on the pages while having fun learning to count. Like the other books in the series, the illustrations are bright and cheerful, and children are sure to love Santa whooshing through the sky in his sleigh which is packed full of presents to deliver all around the world. His little rabbit helpers with their cute faces and long ears are delightful. There are many fascinating details like snowflakes, a little mouse and teddy bears, to hold the interest of even the very young child while older children will love to read along or even read to younger siblings in the days leading up to Christmas.

The rhythm and rhyme in the story makes it a perfect read aloud and introduction to Christmas, and children could be enticed to bed on Christmas Eve just like the little rabbit helpers in the story to await the arrival of Santa to put their presents under the Christmas tree.

Themes: Christmas, Santa Claus, Sleigh rides, Lift the flaps.

Pat Pledger