Santa Doesn't Need Your Help

Name: Santa Doesn't Need Your Help
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781684429158
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By Kevin Maher

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In Santa Doesn't Need Your Help by Kevin Maher, readers are taken on a journey exploring the marvels of nature through the lens of Christmas folklore. The narrative seamlessly weaves scientific insights with festive legends, offering a unique perspective on Santa's mythical capabilities while highlighting the wonders of the natural world. The book leaves readers appreciating both the magic of Christmas and the incredible science behind it.
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This book may appeal to you if you delight in unexpected twists within the realm of science and nature. Its blend of humour with a fresh perspective on familiar themes creates an entertaining read that reimagines traditional narratives with wit and charm.

An aging Santa is determined to prove to the world he can still do his job in this hilarious holiday book from award-winning filmmaker Kevin Maher and Joe Dator, New Yorkercartoonist and author of Inked.

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Perfect Stocking Stuffer: Adults and kids alike will laugh-out-loud as Santa overcomes a number of age-related mishaps in this pithy holiday adventure.

Heart-Warming and Timeless Message: The timeless story of saving Christmas gets a clever twist when Santa decides to save the day himself this year. After a number of entertaining setbacks on Christmas Eve, Santa learns to put aside his pride and ask for help.

Author and Illustrator Platforms: Joe Dator and Kevin Maher are an award-winning team with national reach. Multiple signings and readings are planned for film festivals, bookstores, and live variety shows in New York City and beyond. Fans of Joe Dator's Inked: Cartoons, Confessions, Rejected Ideas, and Secret Sketches from the New Yorker's Joe Dator won't want to miss out on the holiday illustrations in Santa Doesn't Need Your Help.

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Santa Doesn't Need Your Help by Kevin Maher has been praised for its delightful blend of humour and heartwarming Christmas spirit, making it a hit with readers of all ages. The book is celebrated for its clever rhymes, comedic narrative, and the humanised portrayal of Santa, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic figure. With engaging illustrations and a storyline that resonates with adults about the challenges of ageing and asking for help, this book is deemed a modern classic that brings joy and reflection during the holiday season.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684429158

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Turner Publishing Company

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Joe Dator

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 76

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Christmas Books and Gifts Education & Reference Kevin Maher Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Kevin Maher is an Emmy-nominated writer, filmmaker, comedian, and poet. His work has been featured on AMC, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. His short films have been shown everywhere from MOMA to Troma, with screenings outside of Sundance and Cannes. Kevin directed the one-man show I, SANTA: Confessions from Behind the Beard and has worked as a Santa-for-hire. He lives in New York with his wife and two sons. To see his videos, visit www.LoveKevin.com. Joe Dator has been a cartoonist for the New Yorker since 2006 and has also contributed cartoons to MAD magazine and Esquire. He is a recipient of the National Cartoonists Society's Silver Reuben Award and has been featured on CBS's 60 Minutes. In 2021, he published a collection of his work titled INKED: Cartoons, Confessions, Rejected Ideas and Secret Sketches from the New Yorker’s Joe Dator. In addition to cartooning, he has presented humorous lectures on everything from Japanese movie monsters to fictitious comedy albums and is the co-host of the Comedy Film Funnel podcast. He lives in New York City.

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