Stop That Santa!

An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Christmas, perfect for children ages 3-7.

When a mysterious someone steals the town Christmas tree, Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are on the case! Will the two sleuths be able to track down the thief in time for the big day?

It's Christmas, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their neighboorhood when a very merry someone grabs their Christmas tree and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . SANTA!

And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Santa is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--WHOOSH--Santa escapes at the last moment in a daring reindeer rescue.

But when Cluehound returns to the town square, there's a surprise waiting....

Readers of Tiger Tales' Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!

Author: Alastair Heim
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.11h x 8.11w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781664300705
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/08/2025 pg. 1

About the Author
Alastair Heim is the author of more than 20 children's picture books, including several new Dr. Seuss titles. Laughter is his favorite sound, purple is his favorite color, and "other people cooking for him" is his favorite food. He lives in Kansas City with his amazing wife and three children.

Migy Blanco is a highly acclaimed British illustrator and artist whose dynamic and original designs have garnered worldwide recognition since 2001. Migy's exceptional talent has been featured by leading names in the industry including Prospero Hall (Funko), for whom he illustrated renowned games like Jurassic Park Legacy and Pan Am. In 2016, Migy was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in the picture book category. Migy's distinctive style is characterized by a playful and simplified aesthetic that never fails to engage and delight audiences. In his artistic process, Migy employs a combination of paint, ink, Photoshop, and Procreate.