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Last Stop on the Reindeer Express: An Interactive Christmas Book for Kids and Toddlers Hardcover – October 9, 2018
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Christmas is coming but Mia has no time to send the card she made to Grandpa, who lives far away. But when she stumbles across a magical mailbox, Mia finds herself inside the Reindeer Express and is whisked away on an exciting voyage over many exotic lands, reaching Grandpa just in time. Young readers will love opening doors that lead into the next page, peeking through holes into the next scene, and opening the card that Mia made for Grandpa. It's an interactive holiday story that will be especially appreciated by families that can't all be together for Christmas.
★ "Die-cut pages and lift-the-flap doors—some pleasingly challenging to find—creatively provide a sense of magic throughout. The book's delightful, quiltlike design and geometric shapes allow readers' eyes to move easily across the pages to spot hidden doors and windows."—Kirkus, starred review
"A stunner. . . . uplifting."—Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful die-cuts and flaps enhance the jewel-toned illustrations, by turns fantastical and homey."—The Horn Book
- Reading age2 - 6 years, from customers
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measureAD560L
- Dimensions9.94 x 0.34 x 11.31 inches
- PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateOctober 9, 2018
- ISBN-10152477166X
- ISBN-13978-1524771669
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"A stunner. . . . uplifting."—Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful die-cuts and flaps enhance the jewel-toned illustrations, by turns fantastical and homey."—The Horn Book
About the Author
KARL JAMES MOUNTFORD is a German-born illustrator and artist living in England. See more of his work online at karljamesmountford.com and follow him on Instagram at @karljmountford.
Product details
- Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : October 9, 2018
- Edition : Illustrated
- Language : English
- Print length : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 152477166X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1524771669
- Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
- Reading age : 2 - 6 years, from customers
- Dimensions : 9.94 x 0.34 x 11.31 inches
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Lexile measure : AD560L
- Best Sellers Rank: #160,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers love the book's beautiful illustrations, with one noting how the illustrations and story line exceeded expectations. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its many fun details. Additionally, the book features interesting cutouts that bring pages together, and one customer mentions the pages with doors that open. Customers appreciate the message, with one describing it as heartwarming.
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Customers love the illustrations in this Christmas book, describing them as beautiful with cute peek-through pages and colorful designs.
"Beautiful book!" Read more
"This book is so beautiful and magical. The story is so heart warming, especially if you are far away from family at Christmas time." Read more
"...They have LOVED the beautiful illustrations, pages with doors that open, and overall magic of the storyline, and have begged to read it over and over..." Read more
"Beautiful illustrations. The storyline is of a young girl who misses her grandfather and stumbles upon a magical reindeer who takes her to him...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story of this Christmas book, describing it as sweet and fun, with one customer noting its many engaging details.
"Cute story that captivates my 3yo! She wants me to read it over and over. Highly recommend." Read more
"...Such a heartwarming story for anyone who doesn't get to spend Christmas together with loved ones." Read more
"...Such a sweet story for anyone who will be spending the holidays away from their loved ones." Read more
"Beautiful story..." Read more
Customers like the cutouts in the book, with one mentioning how they bring each page together and another noting how they are fun.
"...Nearly every page has a door to open or a cut-out to peek through...." Read more
"This book is a bit of magic! The pages have interesting flaps and cut outs and it is so beautifully illustrated...." Read more
"The illustrations are beautiful. The cutouts are fun and add additional interest to every page...." Read more
"...The are and story are lovely and the cut outs bringing each page together, carrying you along through the pages, are a perfect touch." Read more
Customers like the flaps in the book, with one mentioning the pages with doors that open.
"...They have LOVED the beautiful illustrations, pages with doors that open, and overall magic of the storyline, and have begged to read it over and over..." Read more
"This book is a bit of magic! The pages have interesting flaps and cut outs and it is so beautifully illustrated...." Read more
"...Wonderful Christmas story I'll read every year. Has flip doors and cut out cover. Wow." Read more
"This is a gorgeous book with a wonderful story. My daughter loves opening the flaps and was asking for “reindeer” well after Christmas." Read more
Customers appreciate the message of the book, finding it heartwarming and spiritually meaningful.
"...It's a book that I don't mind reading over and over, and it has a great message as well! Get the hardcover version!" Read more
"...It can be taken very spiritually or very literal." Read more
"This book is so beautiful and magical. The story is so heart warming, especially if you are far away from family at Christmas time." Read more
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... cute story and the illustrations are so colorful and beautiful! It was my daughters favorite Christmas book
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseWe had checked this book out from the library around Christmastime to read to my toddler, and it is the ONLY book she wanted to read. We read it over and over and over. So we HAD to buy it! The little cut-outs and lift-the-flaps are so unique, and the illustrations are cute and well-done. It's a book that I don't mind reading over and over, and it has a great message as well! Get the hardcover version!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseAs much as I love Christmastime, it can be challenging being away from my extended family. Last Stop on the Reindeer Express written by Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrated by Karl James Mountford (Doubleday Book for Young Readers, 2017) is the perfect book to share with children who are missing loved ones during the holiday season.
Mia is struggling with the fact that her grandfather will not be around for Christmas. She makes him a card but is heartbroken to learn that it won’t reach him before the holiday…that is until Mia discovers a magical mailbox which transports her on a truly fantastical journey! This delightful story is paired with beautifully imaginative illustrations! Nearly every page has a door to open or a cut-out to peek through. Every time we read the book my son is totally engaged and cannot wait to see what is behind each door! We look forward to accompanying Mia on her voyage for years to come!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI purchased this book to read to my 2.5 & 4.5yr old boys before Christmas. They have LOVED the beautiful illustrations, pages with doors that open, and overall magic of the storyline, and have begged to read it over and over. The story follows a little girl named Mila who writes a Christmas letter to her Grandpa who lives far away. She wants to mail it to him for Christmas, but there isn't enough time. When she steps through a magical door that leads to the Reindeer Express at market while out shopping with her mother, she is thrilled to learn she is not the only child who doesn't get to spend Christmas with her whole family. She takes a ride on a magical reindeer to deliver her letter to her grandfather who lives across the world, and when she returns home, it's as if no time has passed at all. Such a heartwarming story for anyone who doesn't get to spend Christmas together with loved ones.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseMy daughter and I LOVE the artwork and cutouts of Moonlight Zoo (and of course the story) so I was super happy to find this to get for her for Christmas as well. It didn't disappoint. I hope the author releases more similar to this style!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThis book is a bit of magic! The pages have interesting flaps and cut outs and it is so beautifully illustrated. Definitely add this to your Christmas book collection! It will be an instant favorite! The story is about a girl who misses her grandfather and won’t be able to spend Christmas with him, she writes a letter and magically ends up flying the letter to him on a reindeer. They share some special time and she’s back home before her mom even knows she’s gone. Such a sweet story for anyone who will be spending the holidays away from their loved ones.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseBeautiful illustrations. The storyline is of a young girl who misses her grandfather and stumbles upon a magical reindeer who takes her to him. The girl’s mother is portrayed as a single mother, and grandpa lives alone. It is presumed that the girl doesn’t have any siblings. It is nice to see an only child with a single mother portrayed in a holiday book. The peek-through pages are cute, but the pages are very thin and my 4-year old tends to turn them a little rough. I am worried it won’t hold up for the long haul. I wish the pages were printed on a slightly thicker paper stock or coated to be more durable.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseCute story that captivates my 3yo! She wants me to read it over and over. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThe grandkids loved the book
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- Heinrich AntoniaReviewed in Germany on January 5, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseSo Beautiful
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book and story
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseReally beautifully done book with gorgeous illustrations and cut outs very creative! Some pages have doors or windows so need to be gentle (our 2 yo didn’t have trouble). The story is so lovely and certainly timely given so many families are separated by pandemic travel restrictions. Highly recommend
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on December 5, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars ideal
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseIdeal para disfrutar con los ninos en las navidades. El diseno y las ilustraciones son preciosos.
- LeightonReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis book is truly beautiful. The front cover is gorgeous and the pages are so colourful and have amazing illustrations. There are little flaps on some of the pages too to make it more enticing. I can't wait to read it to my children. Lovely heartwarming story aswell.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2022
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- Luis Alberto FantiniReviewed in Spain on December 20, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
A wonderful book for Christmas and reading with kids. Lovely story. I’ve read it to my 2&6 years old kids