The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Series: Penguin Christmas Classics
Published by Penguin Books on October 6, 2015
Genres: Classic
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Source: the publisher
L. Frank Baum, known for his Wonderful Wizard of Oz, treats readers to a exploration of Santa Claus' life, starting from his childhood in an enchanted forest and progressing to how he began to make toys for young children, culminating with his role as Santa Claus. Originally pubished in 1902, this is truly a timeless classic.
Like many, I adore surrounding myself in everything Christmas this time of year. When granted the opportunity to review this title, I knew I couldn’t resist.
Before moving on to the content, let’s just discuss the beauty of this book, before you even begin to read. Beautiful endpapers, foil-embossed cover, its a treat just to hold in your hands. My boys & I read this aloud together in a few sittings. It was a true treat for all of us (including my teenager), to learn the meanings behind so many “iconic” Christmas symbols like the Christmas tree and stockings, or how Santa picks his reindeer, etc. I can’t think of a better way to lead up to Christmas than to read more about it’s origins (of a non-religious nature).
We’ll definitely make reading this a part of our Christmas tradition. It truly is a joy to read, an experience meant to be shared with children of all ages.
