We've met Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and more recently, Olive, the Other Reindeer... but wait! Here comes Bob -- a tiny, silly reindeer created by the beloved Sandra Boynton.

Bob can be quite an entertaining companion around Christmas time, but there seems to be some question about his existence: My sister won't believe in / my tiny reindeer friend / she says there's no such reindeer / but why would Bob pretend?

Bob introduces us to seven delightful holiday stories, sharing good company with a fine menagerie of daffy creatures including some very merry dairy cows, anxious bears, long-eared hounds, and a rather doubtful hippo who would just as soon not receive a bikini from Santa.

These endearing animals wistfully share their dreams for a merry Christmas as they wish and wait for Santa, occasionally letting loose with a few sweet, funny songs.

Boynton has created another classic with these hilarious, touching holiday tales.