Alaskan Night Before Christmas

“A delightful twist on Santa and his yearly Christmas journey. . . ! All learn an important lesson about selfishness—a fun and educational story.”—Jack Hanna, director emeritus, Columbus Zoo, and TV host, Into the Wild

It’s Christmastime in Alaska, and Santa is preparing for another winter ride with his sackful of toys and his magical team of flying caribou. But one caribou named Kotz is tired of all the stories about Rudolph and reindeer pulling the sleigh. He alerts the press across the world, determined to get noticed by the media. However, when Santa stops for a rest at a zoo, Kotz meets Star, a reindeer who understands the true meaning of Christmas. With Santa’s help, Kotz learns that sharing is more important than earning fame.

“Brown knows Alaska, and that knowledge—and affection—comes through in each word.” —Fairbanks Daily News-Miner