Santa, thank you very much for that lovely list, It had not occurred to me that my cub was getting old enough to appreciate Earthsea, but so he is -- what a keen observer you are! I have read some Gardner as well -- I think, even that one -- but haven't heard of the first two. I shall hie me to an online bookseller posthaste.

I shall be watching out for your visit come Yule, and I promise that your treat will be savoury and as yummy as I can manage.

Your grateful-in-anticipation ursine,
Claire