Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf.

This season we are excited to be reading a festive story.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz series, which we have also read here on the bookshelf.

We know our listeners are as unique as our novels, and lucky for you, our bookshelf is varied

with lots of different types of stories to lull you into a deep sleep.

The following is a preview to give you an idea of what to expect from this season.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a children's novel, published in 1902.

It is set in the fictional forest of Burzene, inhabited by various fairy folk,

pixies and nymphs, and ruled by a fairy queen.

The story follows the life of a child who would grow up to be given the mantle of Santa Claus,

and it is sure to be a magical adventure with all the curious twists and

tans Baum is known for. I hope that this story will keep you all feeling festive and cozy

on these winter nights as we celebrate the holidays together. However, if you decide that the

life and adventures of Santa Claus isn't your cup of tea, feel free to explore the rest of the

bookshelf where we are sure you will find something to help guide you in to a restful sleep.

Don't forget, our premium subscription offers additional stories to choose from.

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and listen to bonus content between the seasons on the main feed or as an alternative to them.

If you are already a premium supporter, we thank you so much. And if there's a book you'd like to hear on the Sleepy Bookshelf, you can contact me via the website, sleepybookshelf.com, to send me all your

wonderful ideas. So if it's time for bed, why not choose an episode? Get cozy, and you'll be

asleep in no time. Otherwise, I hope to see you very soon at the sleepy bookshelf.