The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
By L. Frank Baum
Length3h 19m
About this audiobook
From his humble beginnings as a foundling raised by wood nymphs to the invention of the first toy, this is the definitive history of Saint Nick. Witness the birth of holiday traditions and the immortal struggle to bring happiness to children everywhere. It is a mythic, heartwarming epic that transforms a legend into a living, breathing hero.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (14.9K)
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GenreFantasy, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11. Burzee
22. The Child Of The Forest
33. The Adoption
44. Claus
55. The Master Woodsman
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66. Claus Discovers Humanity
77. Claus Leaves The Forest
81. The Laughing Valley
92. How Claus Made The First Toy
103. How The Ryls Colored The Toys
114. How Little Mayrie Became Frightened
125. How Bessie Blithesome Came To The Laughing Valley
136. The Wickedness Of The Awgwas
147. The Great Battle Between Good And Evil
158. The First Journey With The Reindeer
169. "Santa Claus!"
1710. Christmas Eve
1811. How The First Stockings Were Hung By The Chimneys
1912. The First Christmas Tree
201. The Mantle Of Immortality
212. When The World Grew Old
223. The Deputies Of Santa Claus
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