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Fire Truck Santa
An Aussie Christmas Tradition
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A Christmas tradition, all round this land,from the city to the country, from the bush to the sand, in a shiny red truck instead of a sleigh, Santa sets out on his jolly old way. But this fire truck has seen better days. It creaks and...
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At Christmas time all over Australia - from the bush to the 'burbs - Santa arrives on the back of the fire truck! This boisterous picture book celebrates a much-loved Aussie tradition.
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Description
A Christmas tradition, all round this land,
from the city to the country, from the bush to the sand,
in a shiny red truck instead of a sleigh,
Santa sets out on his jolly old way.
But this fire truck has seen better days. It creaks and rattles and groans as Santa makes his rounds.
It will take a miracle to get through Christmas Eve...
With beautiful illustrations by Nathaniel Eckstrom, this is an energetic and delightful celebration of a wonderful Aussie tradition.
This book is perfect
- to share as a family in the festive season
- as a Christmas gift
- for kids who love trucks!
- for anyone who fondly remembers Santa arriving on the fire truck
from the city to the country, from the bush to the sand,
in a shiny red truck instead of a sleigh,
Santa sets out on his jolly old way.
But this fire truck has seen better days. It creaks and rattles and groans as Santa makes his rounds.
It will take a miracle to get through Christmas Eve...
With beautiful illustrations by Nathaniel Eckstrom, this is an energetic and delightful celebration of a wonderful Aussie tradition.
This book is perfect
- to share as a family in the festive season
- as a Christmas gift
- for kids who love trucks!
- for anyone who fondly remembers Santa arriving on the fire truck
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761183171
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Albert Street Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Nic McPickle is a fun-loving children's author based in Melbourne. Nic is hometown-famous on the relish and preserves circuit and is looking forward to bursting into bookstores unannounced this summer. One day, Nic hopes to meet the real Santa Claus.
Nathaniel Eckstrom is a CBCA-shortlisted illustrator based in Sydney. His playful and dreamlike illustrations are as warm and energetic as your favourite local Santa.
Also by Nic McPickle
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