Santa Claus is a widely known, widely loved man, but many of his admirers do not know all that much about him. Sure, they know that he wedges his way down their chimneys but once a year, they know he rides a sleigh pulled by enchanted reindeer, and they have a general sense of what he looks like (rosy red cheeks, red and white winter attire, a bushy, white beard, and a heavy-set organization), but they don't know the real Santa Claus. In this endearing tale, Oz creator L. Frank Baum has given his account of Santa Claus' life story. He begins this tale in Santa's infancy when woodland nymphs raised him, on through his childhood and teen years as he slowly acquired special skills and his team of reindeer and elves, all the way to become the legend that he is today. With incredibly lush, stunning illustrations done by mater artist, Charles Santore, you and your family will enjoy reading this story on Christmas every year-it truly never gets old. Your young readers can expect to be wowed by this incredible story, as the beautiful illustrations will heighten their imaginations of this legendary figure. Ages 4 and up. 56pp.