The most common element present in Rankin-Bass Christmas specials that feature Santa Claus is the pairing of real-world hardships with the need for a figure who brings hope and joy to people around the world.
Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a classic of children's literature reimagined for modern readers.While it does not take long to find uses of the fantastic in the catalog of TV holiday specials produced by Rankin-Bass, such as the Bumble in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and the Winter Warlock in Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970), what sets The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) apart is its complete departure from and reintegration of reality in order to explain the origins of Santa Claus to its viewers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L. Long overshadowed by the Wizard of Oz series, Baum's children's book is required reading for those who refuse to let life lose its flavor of fantasy. Frank Baum, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a unique take on a timeless story of love and generosity. Settling on Christmas Eve, they prepare for their very first journey.įilled with rich, detailed layers of fantasy from the mind of L. To help expand his operation, Claus employs two willing deer, who can help on only one night each year. Determined to bring joy to the children of the world, however, Claus never gives up on his plan to deliver his gifts. As his toys gain in popularity, the evil Awgwas hatch a plan to steal them. Horrified by the brutality and poverty of everyday life, Claus begins making toys in the Laughing Valley of Hohaho, eventually enlisting the help of the local Ryls in painting his elaborate carvings. After a peaceful childhood, Claus is introduced to human society. A sequel short story, "A Kidnapped Santa Claus," appeared in 1904.ĭiscovered as a baby in the Forest of Burzee by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World, Santa Claus is taken to be raised by Necile the Wood Nymph. Although less popular than his influential Wizard of Oz series-fourteen novels that inspired the classic 1939 film- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus has been adapted as a graphic novel and into multiple animated films. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1902) is a children's book by L.
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