A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

"Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do."--Publisher's description.

Relates Santa's life, from childhood to old age and immortality, mentioning such adventures as those with the friendly wood nymphs and the wicked Awgwas.

When Santa quits his job a few days before Christmas because of too many greedy children, his daughter whisks young Stanley Lambchop and his family off to the North Pole to help change the old man's mind.

On Christmas Eve, Santa cannot find the special Christmas underwear he wears every year, and nothing else seems quite right.

"What was Santa Claus like as a kid? Eleven-year-old Nikolas--nicknamed "Christmas"-- has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he's happy with his turnip doll and the simple life he leads in a cottage with his father. When his father goes missing, Nikolas races to the North Pole to save him. Along the way, he befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen...

"When the rabbits move to a new burrow, Fletcher wonders if Santa will know where to deliver their presents. But in the morning, Fletcher wakes to a magical surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out..." -- Page 4 of cover.

Santa Claus has his own ways of knowing more about children and toys than anyone else in the world.

Thinking that "all of the other reindeer" she hears people singing about include her, Olive the dog reports to the North Pole to help Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Includes lift-up flaps, scratch-and-sniff panels, and a pop-up.

It's finally Christmas Eve! After waiting for days an days, it's time to try to catch Santa. Luckily, this book is filled with tips and tricks to do that. But remember, Santa is very busy, so be ready to make the most of your time with him. Do you have something you'd like to ask Santa? Or presents to give him? Prepare for a festive night of holiday fun. filled with lights, gifts, and the timeless magic of Santa.