This delightful coloring book tells the story of how Gaston, the Green-Nosed Alligator, helped Santa Claus deliver his gifts one Christmas and how St. Nick came to live in Louisiana. James Rice, a widely acclaimed leading illustrator of children"s books, now has over a half million of his books in print__a record that ranks him among the top authors and illustrators in the nation. He has written and/or illustrated over 25 books, including the bestselling Cajun Night Before Christmas . Rice completed his M.F.A. studies at Stephen F. Austin College. He holds degrees in art from the University of Texas and Howard Payne College, and has taught art and music at colleges and high schools in Texas and Louisiana. Rice is currently Author in Residence at several schools in Texas.