<DIV>This rollicking rhyming story about Santa Claus was written by George P. Webster and illustrated by the great Thomas Nast. Originally published in 1869 by McLoughlin Brothers of New York, the story tells of Santa's year-round work making toys for all the good little boys and girls around the world. Beloved story details like flying reindeer, Santa's toy sack, and filled stockings, as well as Nast's depiction of Santa as a fat and jolly little elf are all familiar elements for readers of today.</div>