A magnificently illustrated fable explains how Nicholas Claus became transformed into Saint Nicholas, how he journeyed to the North Pole to set up a toy workshop, his relationship with the elves and reindeer, and how he came to embody the Christmas spirit.

The creation of this cover was a family affair: Scott’s in-laws modeled for Santa and Mrs. Claus and his wife’s sister and her children were immortalized as the various elves.