The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus created the origin story for the presiding spirit of Christmas as we know it. The holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott shaped the ideal of an American Christmas.
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.
"The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" is a fantasy book written by L. Frank Baum (author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"), and published in 1902. Baum dedicated the book to his son Harry Neal Baum.
Relates Santa's life, from childhood to old age and immortality, mentioning such adventures as those with the friendly wood nymphs and the wicked Awgwas.
Later adapted into multiple animated films, and published here with the original illustrations from the first edition, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus evinces the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made L. Frank Baum's Oz stories ...
The stories, as critics have noted, lack the high-fantasy aspect of the best of Baum's work, in Oz or out.
Acclaimed children's artist Michael Hague has created strikingly beautiful illustrations for this wondrous holiday story.
Taking the beloved symbol of merriment out of his conventional trappings and into the world of folklore, Baum gives Santa Claus an exciting life that evokes all the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made his Oz stories American classics.
A classic Christmas children’s book by the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In this timeless holiday tale for children of all ages, L. Frank Baum imagines the life of Santa Claus as only he could.
A human foundling child, adopted by a wood-nymph and raised by the creatures who inhabit a magical forest, grows up to be the immortal Santa Claus, in this imaginative story by the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Reissue.
Traces the life of Nicholas the woodcarver describing how he became Santa Claus and his role in creating various Christmas customs and symbols.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum
A human foundling child, adopted by a wood-nymph and raised by the creatures who inhabit a magical forest, grows up to be the immortal Santa Claus, in this imaginative story by the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. 25,000 first printing ...
Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus, or simply good will to men; and listen to the story of Nicholas the Wandering Orphan who became Nicholas the Wood-carver, a lover of ...
A wonderful telling of the tale, good for children who still believe in Santa Claus, their older siblings who have learned their elders are the givers, and parents who are looking for a way to explain the transition and to focus on the real ...
Reproduction of the original.
This festive edition of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus features charming, original illustrations by Mary Cowles Clark and an afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley. A baby is found by wood nymphs in the forest of Burzee.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a children's book, written by L. Frank Baum.Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark.Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus, or ...