Santa Retires    by David Biedrzycki Order:  USA  Can Charlesbridge, 2012 (2012) Hardcover, Softcover     Reviewed by Bob Walch Christmas is over and an exhausted Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to take a little vacation. Off they go to a tropical paradise called Mistletoe Island. From the minute they set foot on the island, Mr. and Mrs. Claus are delighted with the weather, fun activities and delicious food. When his reindeer come for a visit, Santa drops a bombshell. He is going to retire and become a beachcomber. Now what's going to happen back at the North Pole? Will there even be a Christmas without Santa? Who will step in and oversee the toy making? These are all good questions. You'll find the answers when you read this companion book to Santa's New Jet. Young children will love this humorous story and the big, bold illustrations. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews