Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?

When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know… Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?

With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

Mr Santa by Jarvis is a children’s festive picture book about a little girl who discovers Santa as he is leaving her a candy cane and she has so many questions she wants answered. From ‘What is your favourite colour?’ to ‘Do you have to stop at traffic lights?’ the little girl wants to know everything.

The story is perfect for little ones, especially inquisitive youngsters, though Santa doesn’t actually answer any of her questions. You are even left wondering whether the little girl really did meet Santa or whether she dreamt of their adventure together.

The illustrations are full-page, and the colours are quite dull, with many different shades of blue that help to give the story a Christmassy feel to it. It contains just a few words per double-page so it a very short and quick read. It would also be a good choice of book for a new reader.

Overall, Mr Santa is a very cute and adorable read, perfect for the festive period.

Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children’s bookmaker. His books with Walker include Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I’m Home! and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is all the illustrator of the much-loved ‘Pick a …’ series written by Patricia Toht, Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin