Claire Tattersfield at Viking has acquired world rights to How Santa Met His Reindeer by Emily Matheis (l.), illustrated by Beth Mills, a rhyming picture book that reveals the surprising and magical story of how Santa met his trusty eight reindeer. Publication is scheduled for fall 2027; Sophie Cudd at the Book Group represented the author, and Claire Morance at Painted Words represented the illustrator.
Read the Full feature on Publishers Weekly Rights Report: Week of February 9, 2026