Illustrated by Nick Bland.
Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute,
Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot.
Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs,
It’s summertime and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs
One of the world’s best-loved Christmas carols is given a hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts.
You can enjoy Colin Buchanan singing and then create your very own karaoke session — but wait until you hear the unique, once-in-a-lifetime blowfly version!
Nick Bland’s comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day: see who you can recognise!
Where does Santa’s hat come from—and where does it end up?
Ages 3+
