Keep the magic alive.
What Parents Are Saying...
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A Gentle Transition
"My fear about telling my four boys about Santa was about crushing their spirits! I so appreciate how this book handles it so well, and keeps the magic alive!"
– Ali B. -
Child-Centered
"The Santa Book helps a child walk over a developmental bridge. As a mom and elementary educator, I love this reframing and integration. The whole thing is MAGICAL.”
– Heidi K. -
Uplifting and Positive
“After we read the book, my son was SO EXCITED to participate in the giving season for his younger siblings. It was 10/10, 100%, 5 stars the most positive and uplifting experience!!”
– Mandy B. -
Values-Driven
"It made my son feel special because he knew something so important. The message is very positive and uplifting–explaining the special power of the holiday season and what it does for people, and why it’s important to be generous and kind."
–Jackson E. -
Richly Crafted
"All of the illustrations are beautiful! I really loved each page and feel that the explanations along with the illustrations brought a sense of joy and excitement!"
– Laura K. -
Beautiful & Human
“I did not know what to expect, and it honestly elicited a pretty emotional reaction from me.”
– Eric G.
Awards & Accolades
2024 Gold Award
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Gold-award winner of the children's picture book non-fiction at the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest international awards program for independent authors and publishers.
2024 Double-Gold Winner
Independent Publisher Book Awards
The Santa Book is a two-time Independent Publisher Book Awards winner, taking the top spot for best holiday title, as well as best cover design in 2024.
2024 Grand Prize
IndieReader Discovery Award
Of thousands of books, only two are awarded the IRDA each year. The Santa Book: A True Story took the grand prize for the entire non-fiction category – the first of its genre to win in the history of the awards.
2023 Silver Award
Foreward Indies Book of the Year
"The Santa Book addresses the truth about Santa in a way that respects the curiosity and intelligence of children. In an immersive, shared experience between parent and child, "The Santa Book" guides both through the challenging transition from one side of the Santa tradition to the other, allowing both to discover magic on the other side."
2023 Gold Award
Bookstagang Reviewers Guild Award
Up against thousands of big-publisher titles, The Santa Book is the first-ever independent/small press publisher to win the Future Classics Award.
Verdict: Get It
Kirkus Reviews
"The gentle narration manages to maintain a sense of magic around a concept of Santa that focuses on collective kindness, which ameliorates the ultimate reveal. A surprising book about the existence of Santa that emphasizes cooperation."
5 Stars
IndieReader Review
“In a sea of holiday books that tread the same, well-worn paths, The Santa Book's innovative approach to the Santa Claus mythos is nothing short of groundbreaking—blending emotional depth with intellectual engagement."
Editor's Pick
BookLife Reviews
“The promise to 'not only experience the magic of Christmas, but now have the power to create it' is marvelous, making this timeless story deserving of a spot on the Christmas bookshelf.”
Commemorate the Moment
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Offical Pewter Ornament
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Santa Collective Certificate
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