Publisher's Synopsis
It is Christmas Eve and Father Christmas is preparing to set off on another round-the-world delivery trip. This year, for the first time his grandson Sam is going too. It will be a night to remember, Father Christmas says. But Sam is not so sure. His boots are too big, the weather is too cold and, anyway, he would much rather be at home, watching a film! Join Father Christmas and his reluctant young helper on an eventful and surprising sleigh ride.;Dyan Sheldon's titles include "The Whales' Song" which won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her titles for Walker include "I Forgot", "Love, Your Bear Pete", "Skywatching", "Tall, Thin and Blonde", "Sister Vincent" and three books about a troublesome alien cat and his human minder "Harry and Chicken", "Harry the Explorer", and "Harry's Holiday".;Robert Crowther is the creator and illustrator of a number of novelty books, including "The Most Amazing Hide-and-Seek Alphabet", "Pop Goes the Weasel", "Robert Crowthers' Pop-Up Machines", "All the Fun of the Fair", "Robert Crowther's Pop-Up Animal Alphabet", "Animal Snap", "Animal Rap" and four lift-the-flap books for young children.
