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The sweetest little children's book with a lesson in the middle of the holiday season.

A little red sleigh has big dreams to work for the big man in the red suit who is the man of the hour during the Christmas season, but he must travel far if he can become the sleigh Santa needs. Along the way the sleigh learns a lesson that sometimes something can come out of left field when you are striving for a goal, maybe something can come along that is better than the goal that you were working towards.

This is a holiday book that I want to add to my physical collection this holiday season.

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A small red sleigh dreams of one day being Santa’s big red sleigh. This is a lovely story about having a dream and working towards it, one step at a time. On her journey, the sleigh meets a train and a truck who encourage her to start small and work within her capabilities, so that one day, she will be able to fulfil her dream.

A lovely, festive story to share with stunning illustrations.

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Oh my goodness! Little Red is the cutest sleigh I've ever seen -- complete with a heart in the middle. It's her heart that drives Little Red on. Her dream is to help Santa Claus deliver his gifts to children across the world. As Little Red learns, a dream is always achievable if you just take one step at a time until you get there.

A very heartwarming picture book.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.

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Such a jolly Christmas tale with beautiful illustrations. This is a wonderful book to read with young children on the lead up to Christmas. It is a magical and uplifting story about the Little Red Sleigh who dreams of becoming Santa's big red sleigh. I thought the "To.. From..' gift tag on the inside front cover was a lovely touch too. Thank you to Erin Guendelsberger, Net galley and Sourcebooks for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Little Red is a sleigh who dreams of being big enough, fast enough, and old enough to be Santa's sleigh. But she figures out along the way that perhaps she is useful and special just as she is. A charming Christmas story that will be a yearly repeat for many families I'm sure.

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Lovely story beautifully illustrated. This will be going into three stockings this Christmas. I am rally excited about reading it out loud at Children's story time in the build up to Christmas. I think the parents will love it too!

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I love this book. The illustrations are gorgeous with a retro flair and the magical Christmas message will be well received by kids of all ages.

A little red sleigh has a BIG dream. She wants with all her heart to become Santa's BIG red sleigh and fly through the skies with him while he delivers all of his presents on Christmas Eve.

Other toys in the toyshop try to discourage her telling her she's too small, too young, unable to fly and that she will never ever be able to meet up with Santa. Despite all their naysaying and negativity little red sleigh sets her sights on her goal and is intent to at least try to fulfill her dream. Out the door she goes determined to do all that she can possibly do to make it happen.

Her journey is difficult and treacherous but she never gives up. With the help of some kind friends she meets along the way little red sleigh finally discovers her true destiny and yes, Santa notices all her efforts to bring joy and happiness to those around her and miraculously he graciously rewards her.

The illustrations are gorgeous and could stand on their own in a wordless picture book. They enrich the power of the text and the message of following your dream wherever it takes you. This heartwarming Christmas tale would be a great gift to give or to add to your own seasonal collection. I highly recommend this book.

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley. Loved this book so much. A story of not giving up told from the perspective of a sleigh. I just loved it.

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This is so cute! Kids 3rd grade under are going to love this story. Not too long with lovely illustrations, I hope it comes out before Christmas as I think it would make a lovely, early gift for a child. I plan on adding this one to my Christmas collection and think it might just become a classic! Kudos Erin Guendelsberger! Well done!

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