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Fire Truck Santa

An Aussie Christmas Tradition
By Nic McPickle
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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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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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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

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

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Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Kids & YA Pre-orders Nic McPickle Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

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.

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