A new reality television show entitled "The Great Santa Search" holds a competition to find the "real" St. Nicholas, and Santa is determined to beat out any rivals for his true title.

Relates the excitement of Christmas time along with the anticipation for what Santa may bring.

Recounts how a jolly toymaker named Claus is selected by the elves to live with them at the North Pole and deliver presents every Christmas to the children of the world.

Babar journeys to find Father Christmas so that the elephant children can receive gifts.

When Santa Claus mistimes his arrival on Christmas Eve, he begins to think that no one needs him any more but he is soon reassured that there can only be one Santa Claus.

A hibernating bear wakes up on Christmas Eve and entertains a special visitor.

"No wonder Santa is grumpy. First the elves shrink his suit. Then he's chased by a poodle. Next he's stuck in a chimney. Then he slips on a noodle."--Dust cover. Find out how Santa gets rid of the grumpies.

A beautifully told and illustrated Santa Claus origin story. A young boy is herding his family's reindeer when they are drawn into a mysterious cave. The cave is the holder of eternal summer, looked after by three strange characters. Once entered, the cave cannot be left without time in the outside world standing still. In his sadness at not being able to leave, the boy is granted three wishes and chooses freedom, happiness, and time. After the first...