This story is meant to be read to younger children by their parents and for older children to read and enjoy on their own. Santa Claus is more than a character in a story. He has been portrayed in pictures for decades and he looks different from era to era for a good reason. Even his clothes are different and this story reveals why this is true. So climb into his sleigh and let’s all go for a ride to find out what is happening while everything else around us goes on as usual.