Sammy Claws: The Christmas Cat by Lucy Rowland, Paula Bowles
Published by HarperCollins on September 17th 2019
ISBN: 0062959115
Pages: 32
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Sammy Claws, beloved kitty of Santa Claus, is very sleepy. As Christmas draws near, Sammy is eager to help…after a cat nap. Fearing he will oversleep, Sammy settles into a cozy box for a quick snooze in the workshop. Misadventure after misadventure ensues, and Sammy finds himself helping Santa on delivery night in an unexpected way. When a pair of robbers tries to ruin Christmas by stealing the presents from Santa’s sleigh, Sammy jumps at his chance to finally give Santa a hand. Back at the North Pole, Santa recognizes Sammy’s efforts and he wakes up Christmas morning to find the perfect gift for him under the tree. Delightfully illustrated and written in rhyme, this tale of friendship, helpfulness, and personal growth is a great choice for a holiday season read-aloud. Children ages 4-10 will find it particularly enjoyable. 

 

Reviewed by Savannah Sessions, SAD 17 Elementary Librarian, Oxford Hills.