Oh No! Reindeer Flu!

Egar’s indie-published picture book offers an answer to a familiar Christmas conundrum: when the reindeer can’t pull Santa’s sleigh, who will step in to get the job done? Here, the magical reindeer are down with the flu, and even Rudolph is out for the count: “Rudolph’s nose looked dim and felt hot. He had a fever.” First, a “famous daredevil pilot” offers to take Santa on his deliveries, but “her airplane was too small to carry all the toys.” When Sheba and Romeo, two huskies, learn of the circumstances, they offer to do the job. With great excitement, the pair howls out to the other huskies: “Emergency! Emergency! Huskies needed to pull Santa’s sleigh tonight.” With expressive artwork by Campeau and endearing dog characters, this holiday tale offers an unexpected twist on a classic story. Ages 2–7. [em](Self-published.) [/em]