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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Great Santa Stakeout
By Betsy Bird, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Can Freddy outsmart Santa to capture the ultimate selfie?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 656 ratings
34 pages· 456 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Freddy Melcher, Santa's biggest fan, dreams of snapping a photo with Santa fresh from the chimney. But how do you outwit someone who knows when you're awake? Freddy's been extra good at hiding his plans, but will his devious scheme succeed? As Christmas approaches, the stakes are high, and Freddy's determination is put to the test. Can he pull off the ultimate Christmas caper, or will Santa's watchful eyes catch him in the act? Dive into this festive adventure to find out if Freddy's holiday wish comes true.
From the publisher
A delightfully devious Christmas story from beloved librarian Betsy Bird and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Freddy Melcher is Santa’s #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky! It’s awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake. That’s why Freddy has been extra good this year . . . at hiding his plans. Will Freddy get away with his delightfully devious scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 34
- Words
- 456
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2019
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781338169980
- LCCN
- 2019019262
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