Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
by J Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie with illustrations by Steven Kellogg
🐾 A Cat's-Eye View by Oliver 🐾
They tell me Santa Claus is comin' to town this Saturday, at 2:00 pm, so I had to read a bit about it before the big event As a cat of refined taste and impeccable judgment, I must say Steven Kellogg’s Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town was… surprisingly enjoyable, even if it lacked sufficient cat representation. The illustrations were big, bold, and busy—perfect for batting at with a paw while pretending not to care. I appreciated the sweeping snowy scenes and bustling North Pole activity; all that movement looked excellent for imaginary chasing.
The story of Santa’s origins was warm and cheerful, full of kindness, determination, and good deeds. Naturally, I would have liked more attention paid to the unsung heroes—like hypothetical North Pole cats keeping the mice in line—but I suppose humans insist on focusing on the bearded gift-giver instead.
Kellogg’s art style is cozy and expressive, with faces so animated I almost expected them to meow back at me. The colors make the winter scenes feel festive rather than cold, and the action-packed layouts kept my tail twitching from page to page.
Overall, while there was an unacceptable lack of yarn balls and catnip, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town delivers a charming holiday tale with lively illustrations that even a sophisticated feline can curl up and enjoy—preferably while sitting directly on the book so no one else can read it. Only time will tell if the Santa's visit will live up to the hype!
Oliver the Cat 🐾
(Professional napper and snack expert)
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