Author

Robert L May

Biography

Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939, when his company, the Montgomery Ward department stores, asked him to write a Christmas story that they could give away to customers. Drawing on the tale of “The Ugly Duckling,” Mr. May penned the story of a sweet, homely reindeer shunned because of his glowing red nose. Little did he know his creation was destined to become a Christmas holiday classic. Over the next few years, the company distributed millions of copies of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The book’s copyright was transferred to Mr. May in 1947, and under his ownership, Rudolph’s popularity soared. Commercial printings and cartoons quickly followed, and then, of course, came the song, which secured Rudolph’s place in Christmas history, and in our hearts, forever. Robert L. May died in 1976.

Rudolph Shines Again
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph Shines Again
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph Shines Again
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Books by Robert L May

    board • 42 Pages
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    #1 in Series
    Robert L May, Antonio Javier Caparo
    board • 42 Pages
    Rudolph Shines Again
    #2 in Series
    Robert L May, Antonio Javier Caparo

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board • 42 Pages
4.0
#2 in Series
Board book
$7.99$7.59
board • 42 Pages
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4.5
#1 in Series
Board book
$8.99$8.58

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Antonio Javier Caparo

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