Of course you know the Guardians. You’ve known them since before you can remember and you’ll know them till your memories are like twilight: Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the others. But where did they come from? How did they become beloved and worthy of holidays? And what nefarious evildoer prompts them to band together and protect the children of the world?Answers are revealed and imaginations unfurl in this this treasure trove of a boxed set. Both a standalone collectible and the ideal complement to the mesmerizing Dreamworks Animation movieRise of the Guardians, this set includes the first three titles in the Guardians chapter book series:Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King,E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core!, and the story of everyone’s favorite nighttime sprite, the Tooth Fairy.About the AuthorWilliam Joyce has put his personal stamp on all types of children’s media. His books include theNew York TimesbestsellersThe Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore(#1!) andThe Man in the Moon, as well asNicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King,E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core!, andSanta Calls. He’s won an Academy Award forThe Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, developed character concepts forToy StoryandA Bug’s Life, and made films includingRobotsandMeet the Robinsons. He’s currently executive producer of the DreamWorks Animation release ofRise of the Guardians(Fall 2012) inspired by his new series. He is also producingThe Leaf Men, based on his bookThe Leaf Men. He lives in Shreveport, Lousiana, and is the cofounder of Moonbot Studios.