Santa and the Goodnight Train, written by June Sobel, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: This is a very nice story celebrating the Christmas for young children. It is fun, lively, colorful and includes diverse characters. The rhyming text works well with the theme of getting on the goodnight train and heading to the North Pole. Kids and anthropomorphic animals prepare the train on Christmas Eve. Many fun Christmas symbols are illustrated in the book, by Laura Huliska-Beith, including reindeer, gingerbread, candy canes and a sleigh. The North Pole is depicted with cute elves running around preparing to see Santa who is back for another year! This is a cute book and young children will enjoy the story and the illustrations. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: This is a non-religious book about Christmas for young children.