Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+

Santa Selfie

Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Anna Chernyshova

Publisher: Macmillan

Santa's off for a sunny holiday this Christmas – no freezing North Pole for him! He leaves all the present delivery to the elves and books himself on a luxury cruise.

However, once he's safely ensconced in a deckchair, a little girl recognises him, and from there it's only a matter of time until everyone on the SS Santa Cruz wants a selfie with Father Christmas himself. Santa might as well head home... but what's waiting for him there?

This original take on a Christmas-themed picture book is perfect for the modern age and for little ones that are already familiar with taking and looking at photos on mum or dad's phone. It even comes complete with a Santa selfie photo frame at the end so that kids – and parents – can take all the Santa selfies they want. Great fun!

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