Santa's Outback Rescue (HARDCOVER with Personalised Dedication) | Children's Book

by Tess Grandison

When Santa's sleigh crash-lands among the red dunes and dusty plains of the Australian Outback, it looks like Christmas might be cancelled for good. But hope arrives on feathered feet when     Pete the Peacock and his loyal mate Louis discover the wreckage.  

Determined to save Christmas, the unlikely duo set off on a daring rescue mission across the sunbaked wilderness — braving scorching days, starry nights, and more than a few surprises along the way.  With every challenge, Pete and Louis learn that courage isn't about size or strength…   It's about heart, friendship, and believing in the impossible.  

Perfect for ages 3–8, this festive adventure is ideal for:  

✔ Holiday bedtime stories and family read-alouds 

✔ Teaching kindness, courage, and the true spirit of Christmas 

✔ Fans of Bluey (Christmas specials) and The Polar Express

Filled with warmth, wonder, and breathtaking Australian landscapes, Santa's Outback Rescue celebrates Christmas Down Under in a way children will treasure year after year.  

Optionally paired with Legacy Read-Aloud editions, preserving a loved one’s voice alongside the story.

• Hardcover format: 8" × 8"

• Pages: 38

• Cover: Matte laminated hardcover

• Cover stock: Coated silk, white 150–200gsm 

• Interior pages: 170gsm coated silk 

• Paper certification: FSC / PEFC-certified or equivalent sustainable paper 

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Santa's Outback Rescue is a festive picture book for children aged 3–8 that explores courage, teamwork, and generosity through a uniquely Australian Christmas narrative. Featuring expressive storytelling and vivid illustrations, this durable hardcover edition is well-suited to classrooms, libraries, and seasonal literacy programs. It is designed to complement Legacy Read-Aloud (LRA) editions for enriched shared reading experiences.  

This title supports early literacy through narrative structure, descriptive language, and engaging read-aloud pacing. It introduces social-emotional learning themes, including empathy, cooperation, resilience, and self-belief, within a culturally distinctive holiday context. Ideal for group reading, Christmas programming, and values-based discussions.