Written by Karen Foley
Dreaming about clams and oysters to shuck,
Santa parks beachside and gets his sleigh stuck.
Santa’s sleigh is stuck in the sand on Christmas Eve! As St. Nick and the reindeer cook up a plan to get off Hog Island, teamwork takes a surprising turn. Will they lift off in time to deliver all those toys?
$12.95 – $22.95
Karen Young Foley lives on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with her husband, Jack, and their yellow lab, Gunner. A career educator, she is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia, a National Board Certified Teacher, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators. This is her second children’s book.
Format: Paperback, Hardcover
Pages: 32
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-951565-80-0
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-951565-79-4
Release date: 12/3/2020
“What an imaginative way to combine Christmas, seafood, and one of our beloved barrier islands in a children’s book.”
—Stephen C. Bunce, Jr., owner of Shooting Point Seafood in Franktown, VA
“With Santa Claus, energetic reindeer, and holiday cheer, this bright story of magic and teamwork sets the stage for a fun Christmas tale at the beach.” —Victoria Coniglio, author of The Perfect Pointe
“I’ll take six copies, please, for all my grandchildren. Seasonal, specific to the Shore, with classic and contemporary messages for the young. Love the book’s rhythm and illustrations!”
—Laura Vaughan, executive director of Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo, VA
Michelle Simpson is a full-time illustrator based in the Niagara Region of Canada. She graduated with a BAA in illustration from Sheridan College. Michelle’s main focus is on children’s book illustrations and educational material for kids. She has worked with many large publishing houses and has also created concept artwork and final backgrounds for season two of the children’s TV show Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate, and season one of Tee and Mo.
