Story to introduce Santa?

[MamaRuga]

My daughter is just turning 3 and is starting to ask (or really tell me) about Santa.  Other adults are asking her what Santa might bring, etc.  I'd really like to find a nice story to introduce her to Santa in a way that it won't be all about the gift getting.  I realize that he is based on St. Nicholas, but I am wondering if there are any creative stories out there that might help introduce Santa different (since we will probably celebrate St. Nicholas when she is older and in school). 

[nanette0269]

We actually use "Elf on the Shelf" ....kind of takes the creepiness out of a stalking/peeping tom santa.

[boatbaby]

We love this book!

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Adventures-Santa-Claus/dp/B00375LKW2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1291225769&sr=8-3

Did you know Santa was raised by fairies?

[kateye]

We just bought the Polar Express and I love it-- it doesn't explain the "nuts and bolts" of Santa, but the illustrations are beautiful, and I love that it introduces the concept of doubt (the main character is listening for sleigh bells that his friend told him he wouldn't hear b/c Santa doesn't exist)--some people are believers all their lives and some are doubters early on...kind of leaves the door open for children to make their own choices about what to believe...