[sally-lee Posts: 8 Status: Offline I love kids' books! WWW]

I knowI can't use swear words in a picture book, so what would Santa say when he is frustrated because he lost something important? I wanted to use "Dang-nabbit" but I'm not sure that is appropriate. Any suggestions?

[Shauna LaVoy Reynolds Posts: 34 Status: Offline reader / writer / dreamer / delighter]

Folksy Santa curses off the top of my head:
Crumblin' candy canes!
Oh, reindeer droppings!
Well, unstuff my stocking!

[DesertClare Posts: 8 Status: Offline]

I agree with Shauna. Make something up that is Santa/North Pole appropriate.

Oh, frostbite!
Stinkin' Elf socks!
Reindeer cookies!

Something like that would be appropriate and cute.  Have fun!

[nina-mansfield Posts: 23 Status: Offline WWW]

I agree that making something fun up is the best way to go. And I LOVE some of the suggestions listed above!

[sally-lee Posts: 8 Status: Offline I love kids' books! WWW]

Thanks to all of you for your help. I loved all your ideas but went with Crunching Candy Canes because it was the best fit for the story.