Publisher's Synopsis
This delightful coloring book tells the storyof how Gaston, the Green-Nosed Alligator, helped Santa Claus deliver his giftsone Christmas and how St. Nick came to live in Louisiana.James Rice, a widely acclaimed leading illustrator of children's books, nowhas over a half million of his books in print__a record that ranks him amongthe top authors and illustrators in the nation. He has written and/orillustrated over 25 books, including the bestselling Cajun Night BeforeChristmas . Rice completed his M.F.A. studies at Stephen F. AustinCollege. He holds degrees in art from the University of Texas and Howard PayneCollege, and has taught art and music at colleges and high schools in Texas andLouisiana. Rice is currently Author in Residence at several schools in Texas.