Join author Gregory Hoffman in this hilarious recounting of a chance encounter with Santa Claus at his place up north during a blinding snowstorm. Santa, having just returned home from his annual trip, is wiped-out and reeling. He seizes the opportunity to share his frustrations with his accidental visitor. While delivering presents to homes around the world, Santa is confronted by angry watch-dogs, shot at, beaten by non-believers, and pursued by a portly widow, among the many other stressful challenges! After waiting out the storm, and lending an ear to Santa's venting, Hoffman must be on his way. But upon his departure, Santa gives him a message to relay to people everywhere. Illustrated by Hoffman and written in the tradition of the classic The Night Before Christmas, Santa Needs a Vacation is an entertaining, colorful and heartfelt Christmas card to the holiday. Also included is a poem by Hoffman. Told from a grandfather's perspective, Christmas Memories is a warm and nostalgic look at the holidays past, with hope and best wishes for those of the future.

Santa Claus is tired of delivering toys and decides to retire to somewhere warm, but things do not work out as expected.

All year long, Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare for Christmas ... but where do they go on vacation? Do they go on a retreat to do yoga and to stretch? Do they go to a museum to learn to paint and sketch? From the author of "Where Do Elves Go on Vacation?", this story continues to push one's imagination. From idea generation to creative thinking skills, your child will have so much fun, they won't realize they are learning too! You'll be amazed at how this book encourages children to ask questions and imagine all the possibilities. The author's use of rhythm and rhyme make it an excellent independent read, bedtime story, or read-aloud! It's beautiful illustrations match the author's playful text and leave you wondering ... where do they go on vacation? While it is perfect for the holidays, this book is a fun read no matter the season!

The endless snow in the North Pole is making Mrs. Claus blue, then one day she decides to take a vacation. After all her husband travels all the time, why can't she? Then while she is away she misses Santa as much as he misses her. Will she be able to get home in time for Christmas?

In this hilarious picture book, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on a campaign of adventure and self-improvement, from international espionage to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter what he does, he's still Santa Claus.

"BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!" Raymond Briggs's hilarious comic strip picture book has amused generations of children, telling the story of grumpy Father Christmas making his rounds on the busiest night of the year. Now reissued in a small gift edition, perfect for slipping into a Christmas stocking . . .

Once there was a jolly Santa who wanted to leave the North Pole on a worldwide vacation! He decides he wants to visit Mount Rushmore and see the stone faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Then he’ll ski the silky slopes of the Swiss Alps. And after that, he’ll ride an elephant in South Africa on a safari. Santa is eager for a new adventure, but Mrs. Claus isn’t so sure he’s ready just yet. Before he takes off, she’s going to make sure he’s got his rock climbing gear. And his skis, and his hat. He must be ready! It isn’t long before Santa realizes that maybe his adventure would be more fun with a friend. Mrs. Claus is clearly an expert adventurer herself, and so the two take off together on a runaway adventure. They have a little time before Christmas, after all, and everybody needs a break sometimes! Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.