Written by: Peter Gilderdale.

Illustrated by: Fifi Colston.

As a small country school prepares for its Christmas end-of-year show, they get a call from Santa, who is on his way to the hall when he runs into a spot of trouble! Fortunately, the Little Yellow Digger is on hand to rescue Santa and his truck full of presents. (Publisher information.)

The Little Yellow Digger has been a New Zealand institution for over 20 years. This addition to the series is, sadly, quite timely as I’m sure a few Santas struggled to make appointments last year, due to weather events.

Recommended by: Auntie Anne.