“Cowboys Dwight, Darryl, and Dub are lamenting the fact that “Santy Claus” won’t be able to find them out on the range. As each cowhand recalls a fond memory from Christmases past, their trusty cook “Cookie” doles out advice on what they can do now to get in the spirit. They decorate a cactus, char some cookies, and make costumes for the cows. Feeling low-down and forgotten on Christmas day, they are surprised back at camp by Santa himself. After an evening of food, presents, and making merry, Santa disappears into the night-and Cookie soon gallops back into camp, the unsuspecting cowboys none the wiser. The lively cartoonlike illustrations go hand-in-hand with the text and will entertain and amuse young readers in the mood for a Western-style Christmas.”

SLJ