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Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.

On Christmas Eve, Ollie and the other goslings anxiously await the arrival of Father Christmas Goose.

A journalist recounts his personal interview with Santa Claus at the North Pole where St. Nick himself shares the story of his life, from his days as bishop of Myra to his encounters with many famous people.

Santa Claus has his own ways of knowing more about children and toys than anyone else in the world.

Relates how a lonely woodcutter ridiculed by the village children becomes Saint Nicholas's helper and loved and respected by all.

A wordless picture book in which a young girl writes a letter to Santa and receives some special gifts to help her celebrate the holiday.

Although Santa Claus is nearly perfect, he cannot resist a plate of cookies, remember Mrs. Claus's grocery list, or even shave.

A little girl becomes Santa's pen pal throughout the course of one year and learns some interesting facts about polar animals.

"Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny--and two very proud parents."-- From Amazon.com.

James Dobbins writes letters to Santa Claus, detailing what he and some family members want for Christmas and explaining his behavior of the past year. Dear Santa, Here is what I want for Christmas ... From an aquarium (with a piranha), to earplugs for blocking out his little sister, to a full-size hockey rink, Jimmy wants a lot for Christmas. What Jimmy needs is a little Christmas spirit. A hilarious series of letters to Santa follows Jimmy's experience...