Product Description

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 little children. Follow him through his first years as a lonely little boy, who had the knack of carving playthings for children; then as a young man, busy over the little toys; then as a prosperous, fat, rosy old man, who overcomes all sorts of difficulties in order to attain his ambition, a toy for every child in the village. Learn how he started to drive a beautiful sleigh drawn by prancing reindeer; why he first came down a chimney; how he filled the first stocking; where the first Christmas tree was decorated; and finally how he came to be known as "Saint Nicholas" and "Santa Claus."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #964073 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 148 pages

From the Publisher
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by Julie Lane is also available on audiocassette, in a two-tape set. The story is read by Bill (Salty Sam) Everett. Music is provided by the Crane Bassoon Quartet. The tape runs for 2 hours, 40 minutes. Parents travelling with children especially enjoy taking the tapes along. Everyone enjoys the story! (Great for pre-holiday travel.)

If you are an elementary teacher, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a wonderful way to start a discussion of various holiday traditions with your students. A collection of ideas from teachers around the US and Canada, Ideas for the Classroom, is available, free of charge, from the publisher.

About the Author
Julie Lane collaborated with illustrator, Hokie, to produce the original version of this Christmas tale in 1932.