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Santa Doesn't Need Your Help

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Santa Doesn't Need Your Help by Kevin Maher is a delightful exploration of the underlying science behind the magic of Christmas. The book offers a unique look at how Santa's global journey might be explained through scientific theories and natural phenomena, presenting an entertaining blend of holiday spirit and scientific inquiry. Ideal for those curious about the workings behind the seasonal wonder.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a quirky blend of science with a holiday twist, offering a fun exploration of how Santa's legendary feats could be explained through scientific principles. It's perfect for those who love imaginative theories and want a unique take on festive traditions.

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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 is praised for its blend of humour, warmth, and modern holiday charm. Reviewers highlight its rhyming comedy suitable for all ages, with a particular appeal to both Christmas enthusiasts and pop culture fans. It cleverly illustrates Santa's behind-the-scenes challenges, offering a fresh perspective and a thoughtful reminder of the importance of asking for help. The book has been described as an instant holiday classic that is both hilarious and poignant.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684429165

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Hardback

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

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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