Snow Cloud

This book is an amazing journey by Santa's Horse named Snow Cloud. It describes Snow Cloud as Santa's initial helper and transportation. This magnificent steed which was stronger than three horses combined and as beautiful as any horse ever created was loved and adored by Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Once Santa began to use reindeer as his transportation on Christmas Eve Snow Cloud pulled the wagons at the North Pole used to transport toys from one area to another in preparation for the "Big Night" when Santa delivered the toys to good little girls and boys all over the world. Snow Cloud was always ready for play time with the elves, and many of the tiny elves would ride Snow Cloud around the North Pole when work was done for the day. The elves also groomed Snow Cloud by washing and combing his beautiful coat, mane and tail. What a wonderful sight to see Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and the reindeer with Snow Cloud ready for the Big Day.

This book is about Santa Claus's horse Snow Cloud. Snow Cloud was Santa's first helper. His job was to transport Santa around the North Pole and pull the sleigh and wagons used to transport toys from one location to another. Snow Cloud was stronger than three horses together. He was much bigger than any horse and was a beautiful white steed. His magnificent mane would flow in the breeze as he galloped with ease around the North Pole. His tail reached the ground and was full and moved as he danced to the Christmas music that played while elves worked on making toys. Eventually Santa began to use reindeer to pull his sleigh on Christmas night, but Snow Cloud still had plenty to do. He transported the elves and Santa around the North Pole in a wagon or the sleigh. When day was done Snow Cloud had plenty of energy to play with the elves. The tiny elves would ride Snow Cloud all through the village. In return for their rides the elves would wash and brush Snow Cloud. They would have to stand on a ladder to reach his long and beautiful mane. His tail was always carefully groomed by the elves daily. There was and never will be such a stunningly beautiful horse with not nary a mean bone in his body. He was what all of us dream of when imagining the perfect horse.

Frank Pangborn's inspiration for writing "Snow Cloud" and other children's books in progress are his 4 children and 10 grandchildren. He has been telling imaginative stories to them for years and was encouraged to write these stories down to share with others. His love of children has been his motivation. His personal history includes a football and baseball scholarship to San Jose State University. Upon graduation. he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and served as a platoon leader in Vietnam. Upon termination of service he became a high school teacher, counselor and administrator. Eventually Frank accepted a professorship at Irvine Valley College. He retired fro IVC, but continues to teach part-time. Frank also became a member of the Screen Actors Guild and acted on numerous television programs. He has written a number of books varying from the Vietnam War, such as "The Battle's Over: A Vietnam Soldier's Poems" and "Fear In The Wind", in addition to "On Heroes Wings, A Tribute to Victims of 9/11". Frank is also a singer/songwriter and has some of his works on YouTube under his name.