"Barbara Reid's brilliant Plasticine art breathes new life into the classic poem -- with a Canadian twist! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. So begins the classic Christmas poem, beloved of Canadian children for generations. Now Barbara Reid's charming animals romp through the story, bringing a lively and very Canadian interpretation to the classic words. Happy Christmas to...

Presents information about Santa Claus and his associates, including how he gets all those toys into the bag; where Mrs. Claus comes from; and why Santa lives so long.

"From the moment they heard his booming voice, Santa's parents knew their little one was special. After all, it's not every child who is fond of the color red, is generous with his playthings and has an interest in chimneys"--Dust jacket.

As Christmas approaches, Clever Beatrice sets out to prove the existence of Pere Noel to three questioning children.

Russell the sheep tries to help Santa fix his broken sleigh.

When Santa falls ill and Christmas may have to be canceled, Pete the cat comes to the rescue.

As Santa prepares for the upcoming holiday season, it is the Christmas magic that truly makes everything happen.

On Career Day Santa Claus visits school and tells the children how he was trained for his job by the old Santa.