How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Illustrated by Jon Klassen

A New York Times Bestseller

★

“Another hilarious hit that will be a welcome addition to the lighter side of Christmas collections.”

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School Library Journal

, Starred Review

★

“Fantastic ideas bubble forth.”

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Publishers Weekly

, Starred Review

★

“The question of how roly-poly Santa can squeeze himself down any chimney, and even insinuate himself into spaces that have no chimney, is quite a stumper. But this mystery is tackled head-on (and hilariously) by the multi-award-winning team of Barnett and Klassen.”

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Booklist

, Starred Review

“A genial and witty picture book.”

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The Wall Street Journal

★

“For all that it leans heavily on absurdity, this book exhibits some serious heart. . . . In the market for an understated Christmas classic? Behold! A Christmas miracle!”

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Kirkus Reviews

, Starred Review

“Barnett’s text expertly speculates as a child might, with ideas ranging from the logical to the playful. . .Theorizing is more entertaining than discovering an answer would be—the magic is in the mystery, after all, including the mystery of how Santa gets back up the chimney.”

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The Horn Book

Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?, a children's book by Mac Barnett.