Reviews for That's good! that's bad! on Santa's journey
School Library Journal
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PreS-Gr 3--Like the first three titles in this series, this holiday version features nonstop action as Santa goes from one comic mishap to another. Although the formula no longer feels fresh, kids will enjoy chanting "Oh, that's good! No, that's bad!" The real strength of this book is in the expressive, humorous illustrations with their dynamic composition and perspective. They capture the excitement of Christmas and should carry well at storytime.--Maureen Wade, Los Angeles Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus
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Cuyler continues her That's Good! That's Bad! series with this Christmas-themed offering focusing on Santa's travel tribulations and delivery difficulties. On each double-page spread, one more step of the Christmas toy-delivery process takes place with a seemingly positive effect or, alternatively, Santa suffers some minor mishap such as getting stuck in a chimney. After each plot point, the repeated refrain of the title (or its reverse form) makes readers see that problems might turn out in a positive way and reasonable-seeming activities can backfire with alarming surprise twists. Garland's digitally produced illustrations in deep, saturated colors are full of slapstick humor and antics from the bulgy-eyed Santa, complementing the bouncy text full of sound-effect words that beg to be read with melodramatic expression. A good way to get kids to see the silver lining. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
