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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
3.5 stars - Overall this was a fun book for the holiday season. L. Frank Baum was certainly creative in writing his origins story for Santa Claus. For my taste it was a bit too much like fantasy fiction with heavy doses of faeries, wood nymphs, and other mythical little creatures. I much more preferred the descriptions of Santa in his golden years complete with stories of how various traditions came into being and, quite conveniently for adults, explanations regarding how Mr. Claus is able to do what seems impossible!!
This was recommended by a friend as a fun Christmas read. I thought it was really cute. I have re-read Wizard of Oz and Finding Dorothy this year and this was a nice bonus to that. (Read with serial reader app)
I really liked it. It was an easy read, with simple light-hearted stories that weren’t preachy.
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is entertaining, funny, and heart-warming. A lovely book to read in December to get you in the holiday spirit.
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is entertaining, funny, and heart-warming. A lovely book to read in December to get you in the holiday spirit.
What a sweet little story answering many of the origin questions regarding Santa...reindeer, toy making, Christmas trees, and more
This is a book written in 1902, and the language feels a little old. L.Frank Baum also wrote the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels.
Claus is found in the Forest of Burzeeas a baby and is adopted by the Wood Nymph, Necile. He grows up and carves a cat that the children likes. Then he makes more and more toys. I like that there are immortal beings taking care of the baby and that magic things are possible.
The story was intreresting and the book was ok but not a book I will read again.
Claus is found in the Forest of Burzeeas a baby and is adopted by the Wood Nymph, Necile. He grows up and carves a cat that the children likes. Then he makes more and more toys. I like that there are immortal beings taking care of the baby and that magic things are possible.
The story was intreresting and the book was ok but not a book I will read again.
Recommended by an online bookish friend, this was a very interesting and adventurous story about how Santa Claus came to be. I enjoyed going on this adventure and reading something else by L. Frank Baum - definitely give this one a read if you haven’t read it before. Great for the holidays
I wouldn’t often be won round by something as overtly sweet as this, but it’s a perfect encapsulation of the magic of Christmastime. Part origin story, and part fairy tale, this utterly enchanting read is both playful and clever in its take on the Santa Claus story, presenting us with explanations for all the big questions (Who is he? Why does he make toys for children? Why and how does he deliver them all in one night? Why does he use reindeer? Why does he come down the chimney? Why does he put the toys in stockings left out by the fire? Etc., etc.).
Written by the creator of The Wizard of Oz, it’s as imaginative and charming as you would expect. As an adult, I was completely enamoured by it; I can only imagine how awe-inspiring and satisfying it would be for younger readers.
Written by the creator of The Wizard of Oz, it’s as imaginative and charming as you would expect. As an adult, I was completely enamoured by it; I can only imagine how awe-inspiring and satisfying it would be for younger readers.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS by L. Frank Baum, published in 1902 is the classic tale behind the man in the famous red suit: Santa Claus. Baum beautifully tells the story of how Claus was a foundling, left in the Forest of Burzee by his parents, and adopted by a wood nymph, where he grew up around all kinds of magical creatures. Eventually, Claus moves to the Laughing Valley where he lives in harmony with the valleys' other inhabitants (read: all flowers, trees, and everything else that nature has to offer), whilst he also knows the language of the animals. Because of his respect for nature and all creatures, he only uses fur from animals who died naturally. The same goes for the leather used for the reindeers' harnesses and the wood for his toys. We learn why Claus decided to make toys for the children and the challenges he had to overcome in order to be able to help all children all over the world. This is a perfect children's book and this edition also incorporates the original illustrations that were used in the first publication. It is rather a sugary kind of Christmas tale, but not as much as Alcott's tales for instance (in my opinion). For example, this tale includes a Battle Between the Forces of Good and Evil, which was fun! If you're expecting a North Pole with elves, then don't read this book (or do at let yourself be surprised by the author who also gifted us Oz). I'm rating this Christmas tale with ★★★★☆
Cute Origin story of santa and the traditions of christmas. Such as Reindeer, christmas trees and stocks.
I would recommend to read to youngsters around Christmas time. With wood elves and magic, it's a charming way to introduce the idea of Santa, without the coca-cola red crap.
Also for those older kids who are starting not to believe, it's a nice segway, like the difference between understanding fairytale and real life.
I would recommend to read to youngsters around Christmas time. With wood elves and magic, it's a charming way to introduce the idea of Santa, without the coca-cola red crap.
Also for those older kids who are starting not to believe, it's a nice segway, like the difference between understanding fairytale and real life.
As always, a good book to read at Christmas. If you have little kids it would be a great way to explain how Santa delivers toys to everyone on Christmas.