Review of "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin" by Brian Baumgartner and Ben Silverman

This riff on 'The Night Before Christmas' is a fun little book for fans of 'The Office' (2005 - 2013). The book opens with the line:

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Dunder Mifflin
Not an accountant was stirring, not a mouse was a'clickin."

The poem later goes on:

"The holiday party was over and Scranton's best employees
Were nestled all snug, asleep at their PCs."

Then Kevin - who's dreaming of a full chili pot - is awakened by a clatter, after which Santa Claus (Michael Scott) and an elf tiptoe into Dunder Mifflin to distribute presents.





As Kevin secretly watches, Santa leaves a uniquely appropriate gift for each employee. I'll give some examples:

"Next to Pam, he placed a brand-new paint set
By Stanley, a retirement countdown, as if he'd ever forget!"



*****

To Erin, Santa's old George Foreman Grill was bestowed
While Toby was given garbage from the side of the road."



*****

"Santa then came toward Kevin, who kept his eyes shut tight,
And left brand-new drumsticks, to the accountant's delight."



.......and so on.

*****

The book concludes:

"Merry Christmas to all - and to all a good night....
.....except Toby."

The book is enhanced by cute and clever illustrations, and would a great stocking stuffer for folks who love 'The Office'.

Thanks to Netgalley, Brian Baumgartner and Ben Silverman, and Mariner Books for a copy of the book.

 Rating: 4 stars