Book Review: Santa’s 18-Wheel Chrome-and-Steel Sleigh by J. Brandon Boron PLUS Enter To Win A Giveaway! #Santas18WheelChromeandSteelSleigh ~

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Santa’s 18-Wheel Chrome-and-Steel Sleigh

Written by J. Brandon Boron

Illustrated by Shaun Ivie

Ages: 4-8 | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Kids (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891383333

Publisher’s Book Summary: With the reindeer sick and Christmas on the line, how on Earth will Santa get all of those toys to those good girls and boys?

Don’t worry—With 18 wheels, a little help from his friends, and a lot of milk and cookies, Santa has a plan!

Climb aboard and join Saint Nick and his pals as they make the most important delivery of the year!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

J. Brandon Boron was born in Great Falls, Montana, but has spent most of his life traversing the United States and beyond.

After studying art, music, and biology at CSU, UMass, and UNLV, Brandon joined the US Army, where he has spent the last two decades serving as a military musician across Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

In addition to his military service, Brandon loves writing and performing music with his wife, Thordis, and camping together with their dog, Tjindu.

To learn more, visit poletopoleexpress.com

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Shaun Ivie is an illustrator based in Washington who specializes in colorful, imaginative illustrations full of humor and adventure. His illustrations are designed to inspire children and parents to engage in exploration and creativity, to find value in one another, and to love unconditionally through shared imagination. Big or small, he enjoys collaborating on projects to craft fun, colorful stories that explore every reach of a child’s imagination.

When he is not illustrating, you can find him adventuring throughout the great Pacific Northwest with his wife Nicole, two kids, and his two dogs.

You can find more of his work at ivieillustration.com and https://www.instagram.com/ivieillustration/

MY REVIEW

Okay, I loved this book. Santa’s 18-Wheel Chrome-and-Steel Sleigh is the perfect mix of classic Christmas charm and clever, modern fun. When Santa’s reindeer come down with a case of the sniffles, he doesn’t let it ruin Christmas…. he simply shifts gears (literally!) and hops behind the wheel of an 18-wheel, chrome-and-steel sleigh. I mean, how can you not smile at that?

The story’s rhythm flows beautifully, making it such a joy to read aloud…. the kind of book that kids want to hear again and again. And the illustrations? Absolutely wonderful. Bright, bold, and full of motion, they make Santa’s new ride feel just as magical as the traditional sleigh we all know.

What I really love, though, is how it captures the heart of Christmas…. creativity, kindness, and the idea that when things don’t go as planned, you can still find a way to make magic happen. It’s uplifting, funny, and full of warmth, with a timeless message wrapped up in a fresh new package. You can find a QR code at the end and tune into to listen to Santa and his reindeer sing their song found throughout the book and there are also some fun Christmas activities to do at the end of the book so that the magic does not end. I love it and it is a must-have for all of the young kiddos on my gift giving list this year.

So…..if you’re looking for a new holiday favorite to add to your Christmas story rotation, Santa’s 18-Wheel Chrome-and-Steel Sleigh is an absolute must. It’s festive, clever, and bursting with joy — the perfect read to cozy up with by the tree.