How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Written by Mac Barnett · Illustrated by Jon Klassen

How does Santa enter homes without chimneys? Discover the hilarious possibilities.

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32 pages· 391 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

On Christmas Eve, a child's imagination runs wild with questions about Santa's arrival. Does he slide under doors or pour through faucets? With each whimsical possibility, the night grows more hilarious. Join this festive adventure and explore the absurd yet plausible ways Santa might deliver joy, even without a chimney. Will he get stuck, or find a new way in? This delightful tale promises laughter and wonder, perfect for holiday traditions.

From the publisher

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he’s inside? Whether it’s shape-shifting or impromptu laundry use, Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humor and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honor the timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child’s fanciful explanations (and begging for further speculation), this latest collaboration by a New York Times best-selling team will find a secure spot among family holiday traditions.

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