โ Scribed by L. Frank Baum
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An irresistible new collectible hardcover in the successful Penguin Christmas Classics series: the story of Santa Claus, from boy to jolly old fellow, as imagined by the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Here is the story of Santa Claus, as imagined by the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. First published in 1902, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus takes us from Santa's childhood in an enchanted forest with a whole cast of mythical creatures to his destiny of sharing gifts and spreading love to his fellow man. Along the way we witness him making his first toys, discover the origins of the Christmas tree and Christmas stockings, and learn the stories behind many Christmas secrets, like why Santa slides down chimneys, how he picks his reindeer, and how he delivers all his toys in one night. Later adapted into multiple animated films, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus evinces the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made L. Frank...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: This enchanting tale, originally written more than 100 years ago by L. Frank Baum, marries all the magic and fantasy of \*The Wizard of Oz\* to the classic Christmas tale. Nicholas is a mortal child found in the forest and raised by a band of woodland fairies and elves, w
Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version relayed in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original of all. Only L. Frank Baum, the man who created
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### Review "I walked in on my wife and daughter the other evening to find my wife reading your delightful book to her daughter -- and her daughter is twenty-one! ... a perennial best." -- *Earl Nightingale, radio columnist* ### Product Description Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in th
When Denby, an abandoned golden retriever, is rescued by Santa in the Nevada desert on Christmas Eve, he knows he has found the perfect family. But over the months between one Christmas and the next, Denby finds himself again and again doing what he has been told not to do. Is it magic? Are his acti