This wonderful Christmas book is a twist on children who stop believing in Santa. One day, Santa starts to believe that maybe Harold isn't real. His friends like Jack Frost and the Abominable Snowman tell him he is silly to believe in Harold. He plans to find out if Harold is real or make-believe by staying up all night on Christmas Eve at Harold's house. This is a great book to keep the Christmas magic going just a little bit longer when children start to question whether Santa is real.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

This is a funny, but slightly dangerous book. You have to read it to the right audience--those that still believe, but are maybe questioning the Christmas establishment. It's a bit wordy, so it's out for preschool story time, but would work well with first or second graders. Pretty funny in that it really turns the tables.

This is a cute story that made me smile. The reindeer and other creatures who put peer pressure on Santa were perfect. And, of course, it has a happy ending!

THE DAY SANTA STOPPED BELIEVING IN HAROLD
Written by Maureen Ferguson
Illustrated by Cale Atkins
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)

Rating: 4 Stars
(Review not on blog)

It is so sad when a child stops believing in Santa. I remember seeing my dad eating the cookies and drinking the milk meant for Santa. At first I was angry that he would do that to Santa, but then I saw him put a gift in my stocking. When I saw that wrapping paper in the morning, I read that it was front Santa...and the magic of Santa ended. In this picture book, Santa is wondering if Harold is real. I really love the humour and story in this book, and the illustrations are amazing! This is a great book to add to your holiday collection.

This is a fun Christmas story to add to any library collection.