ALA Booklist (Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 CST 2010)

In this third seasonal tale about Fletcher the little fox, he and his menagerie of forest pals worry that Santa will have trouble finding the rabbits' new burrow. They painstakingly create a path of sticks to point the way, but it's covered by an evening snowfall. Even so, Santa comes through, and the friends share a warm celebration. Once again, Rawlinson's atmospheric, creative language and Beeke's textured, childlike artwork are richly satisfying, and they evoke the sensory pleasures of the winter woods as well as the comforts of friendship and a close community. A good choice for those seeking Christmas titles without biblical references.

Horn Book

Fletcher the fox, worried that Santa won't find the rabbits in their new burrow, builds a trail to point St. Nick in the right direction. A squirrel, some birds, and three mice pitch in; arriving at the rabbits' new home, they all enjoy pie and Christmas songs. Beeke's painterly illustrations mirror Rawlinson's transportingly descriptive text.

Kirkus Reviews

Fletcher the fretful fox returns for the third entry in this seasonally themed series with beautifully distinctive illustrations skillfully integrated with the text. This time Fletcher worries that Santa won't find his rabbit neighbors, who have recently moved to a new, larger burrow in a nearby hillside. Despite a snowstorm, Santa finds the new home, and the friends celebrate together in the rabbits' cozy burrow. The gentle, simple story is deftly told with just the right amount of suspense and a nice balance of dialogue and exposition. Beeke's glowing pastel illustrations in her irresistible style captivate readers with their unusual hues and textures. She uses deep, saturated colors and swirling effects to create expressive illustrations that seem lit from within, creating a fantasy forest for Fletcher and his friends. (Picture book. 4-7)

School Library Journal (Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2010)

PreS-Gr 2 The charm of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves (2006) and Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms (2009, both Greenwillow) is again captured in this holiday tale. On Christmas Eve, Fletcher the fox and his animal friends want to make sure that Santa Claus finds the rabbit family's new home. They lay sticks on the ground, making a path to the burrow, but when a snowfall covers everything, Fletcher switches to plan B. The animals decide to stay up all night to tell Santa where the rabbits have moved. Naturally, they all fall asleep; but, no worries, Santa finds his way and the rabbits invite them all inside for a Merry Christmas. Colorful warm pastel illustrations fill each page and evoke the spirit of the season. Diane Olivo-Posner, Los Angeles Public Library