They raise him as their own and give him the name Neclaus. This festive edition of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus features charming, original illustrations by Mary Cowles Clark and an afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley.Ī baby is found by wood nymphs in the forest of Burzee. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Frank Baum’s masterpiece of the imagination, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Be prepared to reassure little kids: Death and mortality are prominent themes, and some of the monsters might be a bit scary for young ones who haven't yet separated fantasy from reality.Fashioned as a whimsical fairy tale, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was published in 1902, just two years after L. Lapses in editing and continuity sometimes confuse the timing of events. Both the speaking and the songs are overwrought as the voice actors slowly and ponderously try really hard to convey the importance of the story instead of creating an emotional connection with the viewer. Unfortunately, both the voice acting and the songs aren't quite up to Christmas-classic standards. Fans of Rankin/Bass stop-motion animation will enjoy the imaginative yet classic styling of the characters, the more advanced special effects, and the improvements in photography made in the years since the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. That being said, families with big kids and up who are looking for something a little bit different may find it refreshing. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus only mentions Christmas a few times in passing, and although it certainly reflects traditional messages of the season, it feels more like a Tolkien or Narnia fantasy than a Christmas movie. Frank Baum story is a bit of an odd one and best suited for families who may be tired of the same old specials every year.
As an animated Christmas movie, this adaptation of an L.
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