Tiny Reindeer

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Author(s)

Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

Publisher

Tundra Books

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Release Date

October 12, 2021

ISBN

978-0735271180

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Tiny Reindeer is too small to pull Santa's sleigh. Will he figure out a way to prove his worth before Christmas day? A sweet Christmas picture book for fans of When Santa Was a Baby and Dasher.

Santa and his reindeer are getting ready for Christmas, but Tiny Reindeer is too small to join in! Santa knows that a nudge in the right direction could change Tiny's life forever. When Tiny discovers a letter from a bereft little girl who is wishing for a tiny reindeer to match her grandfather's final gift, a hand-carved tiny sleigh, Tiny realizes that this might be his big chance. But will he have the courage to take a (literal) leap into the unknown? And what can Santa do to help?

This picture book is a sweet, funny and heartfelt look at being different and feeling too small to matter, and reassures readers that even the smallest gift -- whether it's a tiny reindeer or a seemingly small opportunity to help -- can bring lots of joy.

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Anyone Can Help No Matter the Size

January 07, 2024

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Tiny Reindeer is so small that he can never seem to do anything right. All he wants to do is help Santa during the holiday season, but the tasks are always too big. When Santa gives him the job of sorting the last pile of letters into naughty or nice, Tiny Reindeer immediately feels overwhelmed by the amount. Then, he does something that isn't allowed. He opens a letter to read what a little girl wants. Her wish is something only Tiny Reindeer can offer, so he sneaks onto Santa's sleigh to make her wish come true. In the end, he needs a bit of help, but Santa is kind and happy to lend some assistance.

TINY REINDEER is a cute story about finding your place and helping out in unique ways. The illustrations are simple with a variety of colors to shade in the details. I love how Santa is portrayed because it's how I would imagine him to be, jolly and helpful. He wants to include Tiny Reindeer and doesn't want him to feel left out. I think Santa knew exactly what he was doing assigning him to those letters.

Final Verdict: TINY REINDEER is perfect for younger children aged two and up and shows that you're never to small to lend a helping hand. It's also a good Christmas gift for fans of reindeer and stories about Santa's workshop.