“Mooseltoe” is a musical with a message as big as a moose call.

“‘Mooseltoe’ imparts valuable lessons for children and adults alike. It’s never too early for kids to hear those lessons and learn them,” says Jim Semmelman, who wrote the book, music and lyrics and is the producer of “Mooseltoe.”

“It’s the perfect vehicle for parents to introduce their children to a new Christmas tradition. In this day and age of social media and videos, it’s the first time many kids will see a live production and that makes it special,” Semmelman says.

“Mooseltoe” will be presented at 2 p.m. Nov. 26, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton.

The whimsical production is about a moose that pursues his impossible dream, which is that of flying with Santa’s reindeer while setting out to find the great, wise moose.

The production includes 17 costumed characters, including three snobby Penguins, an Edward G. Robinsonesque snowman, a walrus named Willie, two elves and Santa Claus.

There are eight original songs in the one-hour long show that is geared towards children.

The music for “Mooseltoe” was pre-recorded by George Kramer. Also pre-recorded is the narration by NBC “Today Show” meteorologist Al Roker. Broadway and TV celebrities and veteran actors, including John Cullum, Christopher Plummer and Carole Shelley, provide voices for some of the characters.

Lead set designer Kelly Tighe has created an imaginative and magical world for the show. Costume designers David Leanza and Randy Carafagno created the costumes for the Broadway hit, “The Lion King.”

“I love seeing the children’s reactions and love putting on the show. I love making it special and memorable. It is a labor of love,” Semmelman says.

Semmelman, a stage manager for ABC’s “The View” and NBC’s “Today Show,” has performed on stage and stage-managed numerous Broadway productions. He published “Mooseltoe” as a picture book illustrated by Tighe. Semmelman also wrote the lyrics and adapted the book, “Brush Strokes,” about a couple who find love later in life through a bond of art and painting.

“One important message is believing in yourself and that anything is possible. It is about friendship and not judging a book by its cover. During the show one of the characters is bullied and Mooseltoe befriends him. He’s being bullied because he’s fat and with all that is going on in our world right now I think it’s a very important lesson for anyone to take away,” says Semmelman.

“I like the children to be surprised. It’s really filled with a lot of stuff for an hour-long production. Parents like it as much as their children do. It’s magical, fun and enjoyable,” Semmelman says of his production now in its 12th year.

Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132