The Book:
Because the book layout is complete, we wanted to share chapters of "Santa's first Magical Ride" with you. The story is entirely in rhyme. Short sample audio narrations of Chapters 1, 8, 9, and the Afterword are posted on the Sample Audio page.
The complete text of Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and the illustrations, created by Herb Leonhard, may be accessed by clicking these Chapter Headings. Additionally, all chapter titles and a brief description are included below the sample chapters.
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Complete Chapter Listings:
HEADING |
CHAPTER TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
Intro |
"The Universe is Big" |
Two worlds—and three kinds of beings |
Chapter 1 |
"A Planet Called Yule" |
A magic place, where people can see with more than their eyes |
Chapter 2 |
"What the Yulefolk Saw" |
The Humans, the Elves, and trouble |
Chapter 3 |
"An Angel Watches Too" |
Above it all, a special friend has been watching |
Chapter 4 |
"A Plan is Born" |
The Yulefolk and an angel plan a wonderful surprise for the Elves |
Chapter 5 |
"A Gift to the Elves" |
The Elf, Jingle, discovers a crystal cradle, but the biggest surprise is inside |
Chapter 6 |
"Kringle's Magical Education" |
Kringle is raised, taught by the Elves, and discovers many things |
Chapter 7 |
"An Angelic Suggestion" |
As Kringle grows, the angel returns to help him carry out his destiny |
Chapter 8 |
"The Christmas Elves Begin" |
Toys and gifts abound, a magic sleigh is created, and reindeer learn to fly |
Chapter 9 |
"An Elf King's Plot" |
An evil deed may undo everything the young Kringle and the Elves have planned |
Chapter 10 |
"Kringle's Dangerous Adventure" |
A flight around the world; all is well...until the reindeer fall |
Chapter 11 |
"Kringle is Saved" |
A late but safe arrival; and a king has a lot of explaining to do |
Chapter 12 |
"The New North Pole King" |
While Kringle and the reindeer sleep, the Elves make some important decisions |
Afterword |
"What About Now?" |
That was long ago...but what of today? |
For the "bigger people"
Here's something extra—it isn't in the book, this is just for you.
