As much as I wanted to enjoy "Santa's Lost Reindeer" by Rachel Hilz, I found myself deeply disappointed by the portrayal of Santa Claus within its pages. While the premise promises a hilarious Christmas tale, the execution fell short for me, primarily due to the concerning language used by Santa himself.

Throughout the story, Santa refers to his reindeer using derogatory terms like "dumb," "fat," and "brat." As an adult reader, I understand that these may be intended as playful or humorous remarks, but I couldn't shake the discomfort of hearing such language attributed to Santa, a figure traditionally associated with kindness and compassion.

I'm hesitant to recommend a book that normalizes derogatory language, even in jest. Children are highly impressionable, and I worry about the message they may internalize from Santa's words. It's essential for literature aimed at young readers to uphold positive values and set a respectful tone, which I felt was lacking in this book.

While I appreciate the author's intention to create a lighthearted Christmas story, the portrayal of Santa's character overshadowed any enjoyment I might have found in the plot. Overall, "Santa's Lost Reindeer" missed the mark for me, and I would caution other readers, especially parents, to approach it with awareness of its language and messaging.

Thank you Netgalley for review copy of this book.
I loved the illustrations but the poem left a lot to be desired. Good attempt at updating but didn't flow well and seemed a bit forced at times.

A lovely jolly Christmas book, full of fun and laughter, perfect for children and adults too. The illustrations are great and add to the text of this lovely colourful book.

This was a hilarious little Christmas book about Santa losing his reindeer. The illustrations are great and really tie the story together.

This really is the story of "what about Santa's reindeers? They got old!" And Santa needs new ones, trains them and ALAS, one got lost. With rhyming sentences and funny story, this book really made my day. A good read, mostly to those who got curious if Santa got new team.

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This book, while ADORABLE and colorfully illustrated with cute and funny characters, had a few issues for me. For a book aimed at kids, the use of the words "brat, fat, lazy, old, dumb" to describe both Santa and the reindeer just wasn't cool. I wouldn't feel comfortable reading this to a young child. 🤷🏻‍♀️

**ARC Via NetGalley**

Santa's lost his new reindeer Bucky. He enlists the help of a little boy and his mom. This story has great flow and rhythm, and fun illustrations. It's a great story to read as a family.

This is a delightful rhyming book that kids will love! Santa is upgrading his reindeer team as his old herd has gotten fat, is slowing down due to back aches and failing eyesight and complaining of the cold. Poor Santa has no choice but to recruit some younger deer that are full of vim and vigor to help him out on that long Christmas Eve journey around the world.

The young new leader is clever and fast and his nose shines bright yellow. Unfortunately during the flight he panicks and flees when a jet spooks him and now he is MIA ( missing in action.) Oh dear, Santa needs to find him because all the presents have not yet been delivered. A frazzled Santa barges into a local home and asked if he could use their four-wheel drive to help him find his beloved missing Bucky. Will Bucky be rescued in time for Santa to complete his Christmas Eve mission?

The illustrations are fantastic, full of humour and fun. The story has wonderful cadence and kids will be engaged in the story from beginning to end with lots of laughs in between. It's a wonderful Christmas tale that will become a seasonal favourite. I highly recommend the book.

This book was a cute, fast read. My 11 and 8 year old thought this book was cute and funny. I read it with my 4 year old niece and the language and vocabulary was better suited for elementary age, not toddler. Fun book, great for looking forward to Christmas!

I liked the story. I think kids may laugh at some points in the story, but it feels more like a Christmas adventure story than a funny book.

What a cute Christmas story for the little ones. It is well illustrated and my grandson found it to be funny. Perfect bedtime story as it will give sweet Christmas dreams. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC e-book that I received for free in exchange for an honest review.

A great read for younger children as we enter the lead up to Christmas. Funny and full of heart, this really has the Christmas spirit.

A CHRISTMASSY STORY TO TELL YOUR 5 YEAR OLDS?? A STORY TO BRING BACK YOUR CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS MEMORIES??🎄🎇

Then here is a funny read for kids & for the kid in all of us.

-It is a picture book with wonderful illustrations.
-The writing style is easy and simple.
-Rhyming words are used which brings a rhythm, flow and fun to reading.
- It is fast paced.

The story is an adventure of finding (not Rudolph the red nosed reindeer😅)but Bucky the bright yellow nosed reindeer that goes missing on Christmas Eve. Santa is in trouble now without Bucky & has to find him soon!!🧐

This is a nice Children's Book!🤩
I recommend it to all who wants to have a very light Christmas read and especially to children below 5 years.

A cute Christmas story with great illustrations. I found the story to be touching as Santa searches for his missing reindeer and even sheds a tear. Everyone chips in to help find Bucky, even the family dog. However, I do wish insulting words were not used to describe the reindeer.

Read this with my 3 year old son, and I found this to be a very good Christmas story! Some parts of the tale and a lot of the illustrations had us both laughing as we read about Santa and his search for his reindeer Bucky. I can see myself reading this to my little one over and over, and it’s short enough that we are both not falling asleep trying to get to the end. Plus, it’s easy to read and get through with all the rhymes. We loved it!

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC of Santa’s Lost Reindeer.
The cover and fun illustrations drew me to this book, and while there are some fun elements, it ultimately missed the mark for me. Santa is having a bad day but does not deal with it in an appropriate, adult manner and chooses unkind language to describe his reindeer. The attempt to make every sentence rhyme was ultimately at the expense of the story. Overall, I feel this portrayal of Santa, an adult figure children look up to, does not align with being a suitable role model.

Oh this is brilliant. Lots of pictures and lots of fun.

It rhymes and is about Santa losing his head reindeer Bucky who has a bright yellow nose.

My niece called Santa a meanie. But I think Santa was panicking. Christmas Eve and no Bucky.

We ended up giggling together and her refusing to tell her mum why? She's writing to Santa to tell him to be nicer. So indignant yet so funny.

Enjoy

My word, how cute is this book?
I am going into a Christmas book binge lately, I can't get enough festive fun - which is a little odd for a person who is known in the family as Scrooge 🤣
So, yes I was instantly drawn to this even though it is a children's book, but hey it's all good fun and I am so pleased I read this, its the perfect five-minute lift you need to relax.
The story is so sweet and very funny, and the illustrations are vibrant and eye-catching, anyone reading this adult or shield will fall in love with this sweet little story.
It's written in rhyme, imagine the night before Christmas and you will get the idea.
It's the perfect little book for parents to read to their little ones on Christmas eve to really get everyone into the festive spirit and up the excitement for the big day.
Overall, I can't say a bad word about this, it's fun and festive and with a great message of kindness and friendship.

This sweet book will be perfect for Christmas! I enjoyed the illustrations and the funny adventure of Santa. Lovely book.

Such a cute l Christmas book. My 4 year old enjoyed this book a lot . I say 10-10 for great Christmas book . Recommend to anyone with kiddos.