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Written by the fascinating author of The Wizard of Oz, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus tells the captivating story of Claus, a child found and raised in the magical Forest of Burzee by a wood-nymph. Among the imortals, Claus grows an innocent youth, until the day when... Read Full Overview

From the creator of the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes a hilarious and entertaining tale taking us back to the fantastical origins of so many of our Christmas traditions, as well as the humble origins of Santa Claus himself

Not many people know that, as... Read Full Overview

An imaginative work first published in 1902, L. Frank Baum's "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" tells the story of Claus, an orphaned boy raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest. When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals; he is... Read Full Overview

From the creator of and contemporary to the Land of Oz series, discover the collection of the short stories that contributed so much to the creation of the magic of Christmas!

Have you heard of the great Forest of Burzee? Nurse used to sing of it when I was a child. She sang of the big tree-trunks, standing close together, with their roots intertwining below the earth and their branches intertwining above it; of their rough coating of bark and queer,... Read Full Overview

This enchanting novel offers a detailed and imaginative origin story for Santa Claus. Baum reimagines Claus's life from his magical upbringing in the Forest of Burzee to his decision to deliver toys to children. Through encounters with mythical creatures, immortal beings,... Read Full Overview

The acclaimed children's artist has created strikingly beautiful full-color and ink illustrations for this wondrous holiday story by the author who gave the world "The Wizard of Oz."

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark