Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com

Christmas Magic, Straight from Santa's Inbox!

Over 1,000 real kids' letters to Santa gathered from around the world. Hilarious, heartwarming and unforgettable.

A festive read for all ages and the perfect Christmas Gift! Available November 2025!

ISBN: 978-1-0698768-0-5 | Format: soft cover | Pages: 210
ISBN: 978-1-0698768-1-2 | Format: eBook

Book cover - Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I: 1,000 Hilarious Kids' Letters to Santa

What is
Dear Santa,
Letters to emailSanta.com?

Since 1997, kids worldwide have sent tens of millions of letters through emailSanta.com. Now, for the very first time, over 1,000 of the most heartwarming, hilarious, and unforgettable children's letters to Santa Claus have been collected in one place.

Website Featured in New York Times • BBC • CBS News • PCWorld & many more!
Letters Featured in Reader's Digest • CBC Radio • Wired News • CNN & media outlets in...
Argentina • Australia • Brazil • Canada • Estonia • Italy • USA • UK • Vietnam & many more!

As Seen In (among others!)

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A Glimpse Inside Vol. I

Thanks for the presents last year. I love my fish tank, but the fish keep popping off! The snails are smashing it though!

- Archie, 12, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England

Do you wear suspenders or does an elf hold your pants up from behind with a fishing rod?

- Brendan, 5, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

I want a magic pen that does my homework for me. But a smart one!

- Henry, 8, Coventry, West Midlands, England

Please tell your toybag to be gentle with my gift. It’s fragile like my tweenie sister’s mood.

- Mark, 15, Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States

Does your suit grow magically bigger if you eat too many cookies?

- Molly, 5, Rochester, New York, United States

what happens if you lose your beard do you borrow one off an elf

- Rosy, 4, Bournemouth, Dorset, England

How do you eat all those cookies with out going to the bathroom? Could you answer my questions or are they unexplainable?

- Celeste, 9, Buffalo, New York, United States

I asked for peace and quiet but my baby sister is still here

- Mike-mike, 3, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

I meet you in the store and you tickled me and i laughed. I think we should do this every year! What do you say?

- Peter, 2, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Can you bring me a little house I can live in when my mum and dad get on my nerves?

- Zoe, 9, Northampton, England

If you're late, I’ll tell Mam you were at the pub.

- Clodagh, 7, Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland

Do you have a favourite bikkie or do you just scoff every one you see like a Cookie Monster in a red suit?

- Cassie, 6, Tauranga, New Zealand

I think you will be very happy to be giving me presents this year

- Shilo, 5, Sydney, NSW, Australia

You are very good at keeping quiet on christmas eve, but I know you`re there! :)

- Edwina, 8, Belfast, Northern Ireland

dear santa: I would like you to get me anything you want but make sure no girl stuff.

- Conor, 6, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Don't get stuck down the chimney. It's really small and I know you've been eating biscuits all year long.

- Robby, 9, Birmingham, England

What Others Are Saying About Kids' Letters to Santa

★★★★★

Could you please e-mail some more letters to us asap... we're having fun reading them on the air...

Julie Buckingham, Rock 94 FM, Morning Show Co-host ,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

★★★★★

These are GREAT!!

Michael Waite, WJBR-FM ,
Wilmington, Delaware, United States

★★★★★

We love the book!

Tawny O'Hara, Manager,
The Spirit of Christmas Store
,
Banff, Alberta, Canada

FAQ

Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Santa, Letters to emailSanta.com Vol. I: 1,000 Hilarious Kids' Letters to Santa?

Dear Santa is a hilarious and heart-warming collection of 1,000 genuine kids' letters to Santa sent through emailSanta.com since 1997. It's a joyful celebration of imagination and the Christmas spirit.

What's inside the book?

Real kids' letters to Santa! Sweet, silly and laugh-out-loud funny letters grouped by age.

Who is the author/curator?

Alan Kerr, creator of emailSanta.com. Alan has ties to both Calgary and Thunder Bay. The site has been featured by the New York Times, BBC, CBC, CNN, Reader's Digest and more globally.

Is this really made from real kids' letters?

Yes! All letters were genuinely submitted to emailSanta.com. Families had to opt-in to share their letters. Names and identifying details were removed to protect privacy where necessary.

How long is the book and what formats are available?

6″ × 9″ soft cover and eBook, 210 pages.

Who is the book for?

Perfect for families, grandparents, teachers, librarians, holiday gift-givers, Secret Santas and anyone who needs a seasonal smile.

Where can I buy the book?

Available via online retailers (paperback & eBook coming soon!) and select independent bookstores and Christmas shops. See our up-to-date list on the Retailers & Events page.

Will there be more volumes?

Yes! This is Vol. I. Future volumes will feature themed collections (e.g., Christmas Eve and more).

Can my child's letter be included in a future volume?

Send a new letter at emailSanta.com and check the box allowing Santa to share. The elves read everything!

I'm a retailer. How do I stock the book?

We'd love to partner with you to help spread Christmas cheer! Email [email protected] for wholesale/consignment details.

Has the book been featured in the media?

Jumping Jinglebells, yes! The Head Elf did radio interviews in Calgary (QR77) & Edmonton (880|CHED). The Calgary Herald and CBC wrote feature articles and there was even an interview broadcast nationally on CBC News Network's Hanomansing Tonight!

How do I contact Santa or the author?

News Stories About Dear Santa Book

Here are some recent media stories featuring the new book and Alan Kerr, Head Elf at emailSanta.com:

Yeung, Lien (December 24, 2025). “CBC News Network's Lien Yeung speaks with Santa's head elf Alan Kerr” . Hanomansing Tonight - CBC News Network
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Wisker, Brad (December 22, 2025). Writing a book about children's letters to Santa The Courtney Theriault Show - 880 | CHED Edmonton Radio - Global News.
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Schultz, Andrew (December 22, 2025). (link to broadcast pending) . The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz - QR77 Calgary Radio - Global News.

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