Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com: Vol. I: 1,000 Hilarious Kids Letters to Santa

A hilarious, heartwarming and unforgettable collection of over 1,000 real letters to Santa written by kids from around the world and sent to the beloved Christmas website emailSanta.com.

Since 1997, tens of millions of children have visited emailSanta.com to share their wish lists, worries and wonderfully honest thoughts. Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I brings together the funniest, sweetest and most meaningful of those messages into one joyful Christmas keepsake.

Readers will discover an extraordinary range of children’s voices...
Comically candid: "I'm afraid of you. Can I just shout my wishes out from behind the Christmas tree?”
Wildly imaginative: "Make the unicorn sneeze pink glitter"
Touchingly heartfelt: "My mom doesn’t know how much I love her that’s why I want her to have all my presents."

What You’ll Find Inside:

• Real letters from children "yet-to-be-born" to 18-year-olds
• A mix of quick one-liners; longer, thoughtful messages; and, everything in between
• Endearing glimpses into kids’ lives, families and holiday traditions
• Unexpected wisdom and heartfelt reflections
• Authentic voices that capture the true magic of Christmas

Every message in this collection is real and sent straight from a child’s heart. Together, they paint a vivid uplifting portrait of how children experience Christmas: full of wonder, honesty, curiosity and a belief in goodness that never fails to lift the spirit.

Perfect for:

• Families looking for a memorable holiday read-aloud or a new Christmas tradition
• Parents, grandparents and caregivers searching for a meaningful, cozy gift
• Teachers, librarians, school counselors and community groups looking to share the Christmas spirit
• Secret Santa exchanges, stocking stuffers, festive gift baskets and workplace celebrations
• Anyone who loves Christmas, heartfelt stories or warm holiday humor

Whether you read one letter a night or laugh your way through the entire book, Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I: 1,000 Hilarious Kids’ Letters to Santa delivers joy from beginning to end. It’s the kind of book people pick up “just to peek at a page” and end up reading aloud to everyone in the room.

As Seen In Media Worldwide:
emailSanta.com and its letters have been featured in major media around the world, including the New York Times, Reader’s Digest, CNN, BBC, CBC, CTV, Global, the Age and countless other national and regional newspapers, radio programs, TV broadcasts and online publications.

For almost three decades, the website has been a cherished part of family traditions, classroom activities and community celebrations. This beautifully curated treasury captures the magic of all those letters. It is a book designed to be picked up year after year, shared with children, passed down through generations and enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

Early Praise:
“A beautiful, wonderfully designed book. Our granddaughters spent the weekend reading it aloud to us. So many laughs and so much sweetness.”
- Alice F., early reader

If you’re looking for a warm, funny and uplifting Christmas book people will enjoy year after year, this is it! A heartwarming reminder of the joy and innocence of childhood, a festive book that brings people together or a unique, laughter-filled Christmas gift, this sweet showcase offers stories and sentiments that will stay with the reader long after the decorations come down.

Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I is a timeless celebration of the Christmas spirit and a perfect addition to any holiday bookshelf.

Merry Christmas!

Alan Kerr is the creator of emailSanta.com, one of the world's most beloved Christmas websites, where children have sent tens of millions of letters to Santa since 1997. His work has been featured by the New York Times, CNN, Reader's Digest, BBC, CBC, CTV, Global News and countless others. Dear Santa is his first curated volume of these unforgettable letters.