Festive fiction
Hoppers Crossing authors Helen Armstrong and Joanne Lally, along with illustrator Naomi Reiber, right, have released a children's book titled Mr Claus: It's Time To Get Up, which tells the story of Santa, who has thousands of letters coming in from children around the world and needs to check who is naughty and nice and have all the presents ready to deliver them on Christmas Eve. Although he encounters a few obstacles, there's a happy ending sure which is sure to delight those of all ages. Copies will be available at the Quantin Binnah twilight fair on November 27 or at www.toottoottoys.com.au, with $1 from each sale to go towards SIDS research. Picture: Michael Copp