Adapted and illustrated edition of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. Many centuries ago, before toys have even been invented, a human baby is abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest and adopted by a wood nymph. From his magical childhood through to the discovery of his life’s work of making children happy, learn the heart-warming true story of Santa Claus. See him grows from a boy who loves carving, to a man who drives a sleigh drawn by reindeer and delivers toys to every child in the world. About the Christmas Classics Children's Collection: Ho-Ho-ho! It’s time to find the box of Christmas baubles, eat too many mince pies and leave carrots out for Rudolph! Get in the festive spirit with this eight-book collection of Christmas-themed tales! Do you know the origins of Santa Claus? Perhaps you have forgotten the important lesson that Scrooge must learn. In this collection of classic and new stories, there are no humbugs – just a sprinkle of Christmas magic!