The Story of Yulbock (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798218309978)

This heartwarming tale of Santa's goat, before he had reindeer is based on Scandinavian and Germanic folklore of the Yule Goat or Christmas Goat. Santa and Yulbock set off deep into the forest to gather firewood. Attacked by a bear and in fear, reindeer come to their rescue. Discovering that Yulbock is unable to help Santa deliver gifts that year to the children, Santa asks the reindeer to help him. Through the encounter Yulbock discovers that he is getting too old to continue pulling Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve and hopes that Santa will understand. Santa then asks the reindeer to be his faithful, loyal companions each Christmas. Sure to become a classic, "The Story of Yulbock" blends the tradition from the Middle Ages of the Yule Goat and the legend of Santa's reindeer into a seamless transition. Full of colorful images, and easy to read this short story will captivate and excite all who read it!