This imaginative origin story is a humorous survey of the stereotypical traits of different animals. The illustrations have a fun meta energy perfect for interactive storytimes. Santa and the elves are depicted as White, and there's little diversity evident in the names of the children on his list. A likely crowd pleaser for the preschool set.

With “only seven days until Christmas Eve,” Santa sends a “Sleigh Pullers Wanted” ad—with “full benefits, including dental”—to all the animals. The next morning, an assortment of eager applicants embark on test runs, but the bunnies are “too bouncy,” and the raccoons end up “making out like bandits” with the gifts. The monkeys seem to be the perfect crew—that is, until the mischievous bunch proves “too full of monkey business.” With only three days left, Santa selects a team of friendly dogs, but when a squirrel appears, chaos ensues.

Via bright, cartoonlike illustrations, wordplay, and plentiful dialogue bubbles, Willms presents a comical origin story for Santa’s famous reindeer team.

Many animals want to audition to pull Santa's sleigh and deliver toys to children around the world. But can anyone actually get the job done? This hilarious, behind-the-scenes story about Santa’s reindeer crew is perfect for fans ofSanta Claus: The World's First Toy Expert and Olive, the Other Reindeer.

It's Santa's first Christmas, and he needs to find the perfect team to pull his sleigh so he can deliver gifts to children around the world. All sorts of animals answer his ad: SLEIGH PULLERS WANTED! But sloths are too slow, bunnies are a bit bouncy, and no one seems quite right for the job. Who can Santa turn to?

This funny, festive tale of teamwork is a perfect addition to your picture book library this holiday season!