Holiday Children’s Books (for locals of Chillicothe, Ohio)

Santa Gets Stuck in Chillicothe, Ohio!

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8270761707 “Santa Gets Stuck in Chillicothe, Ohio” is available on Amazon in Paperback (ASIN: B0FXMGS391) and eBook (ASIN: B0FZFS2G5B).

What happens when Santa’s sleigh lands right here in Chillicothe, Ohio?
A night full of laughter, mishaps, and hometown magic!

Follow Santa through local favorites like Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, Ross County YMCA, Nellie Dog Pottery, and Yoctangee Park in this playful, rhyming story that captures the warmth and wonder of Christmas in our community.

With cheerful rhymes, heartwarming illustrations, and a touch of local pride,
Santa Gets Stuck in Chillicothe is a delightful holiday read for families who believe that the best Christmas memories are made right at home.

The Town That Stole Santa’s Heart: Chillicothe, Ohio

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8271486715 “The Town That Stole Santa’s Heart: Chillicothe, Ohio” is available on Amazon in Paperback (ASIN: B0FZHMHK14) and eBook (ASIN: B0FZFCHN6M) and Hardcover (ASIN: B0G1BTCC8S.)

Every year, Santa Claus flies over thousands of towns on Christmas Eve, but he’s never stopped to truly experience one—until now. When Santa lands in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, he discovers a charming town bursting with warmth, wonder, and more holiday spirit than he’s seen in centuries. From the twinkling lights of the historic downtown to the laughter echoing through festive community gatherings, Santa finds himself enchanted by the genuine kindness of Chillicothe’s residents and the simple joys he’s been missing while racing around the world.

As Santa explores everything Chillicothe has to offer—sampling local treats, joining in holiday traditions, and connecting with families in ways he never has before—he faces an impossible dilemma. For the first time in his long career, Santa doesn’t want to leave. The town’s magic isn’t just in its decorations or celebrations; it’s in the people who make him feel less like a legendary figure and more like a friend. But with each passing hour, Christmas morning draws closer, and millions of children around the world are counting on him.

Now Santa must make the most difficult choice of his life: stay in the town that has stolen his heart or honor his sacred promise to children everywhere.

Can Santa find a way to experience the joy he’s discovered in Chillicothe while still delivering presents to every child before dawn? This heartwarming tale reminds us that sometimes the greatest gift isn’t what’s under the tree—it’s discovering where you truly belong and learning that magic is found in the connections we make along the way.

Let’s Get Silly in Cothe-Chilli!
(Oops! Chilli-Cothe)!

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8272479808 “Let’s Get Silly in Cothe-Chilli! (Oops. Chilli-Cothe!)” is available on Amazon in Paperback (ASIN: B0FZ99QXYC) and eBook (ASIN: B0FZ99QXYC) .

Get ready for a giggle-filled adventure through one of Ohio’s most charming towns! When Poppy Giggles wakes up with a silly idea, she invites her best friend Benny Bumbles on an unforgettable tour of “Cothe-Chilli” (oops—she means Chillicothe!). From candy shops to pottery studios, ice cream parlors to bowling alleys, these two friends turn every stop into a laugh-out-loud moment filled with happy accidents and joyful surprises.

Perfect for early readers and read-aloud sessions, this rhyming picture book celebrates the magic of hometown adventures and the beauty of finding fun right where you are. Young readers will delight in Poppy’s enthusiastic mispronunciations, Benny’s patient friendship, and the wonderfully messy moments that happen when curiosity meets creativity. Each page sparkles with energy, warmth, and the kind of silliness that makes childhood memorable.

Based on real locations in Chillicothe, Ohio—including beloved local businesses and landmarks—this story is a love letter to small-town America and the special places that shape our memories. Whether you’re from Chillicothe or discovering it for the first time, you’ll fall in love with a community where every mishap becomes a celebration and every “oops” is just another reason to smile.

The Year Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho!

(coming soon!)

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ *************”The Year Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho!)” is available on Amazon in Paperback (ASIN: ***********) and eBook (ASIN: ***********) .

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Deep in the snowy North Pole, Santa is taste-testing Mrs. Claus’s new hot cocoa flavors when disaster strikes. He swallows a marshmallow whole, and when he finally catches his breath, his famous laugh has vanished! No matter what he tries (pirate laughs, robot laughs, even chicken laughs), everything comes out sounding like a squeaky rubber duck. The elves are frantic, Rudolph keeps fainting, and Christmas might have to be postponed!

Word spreads fast, and children from around the world spring into action. Letters pour in with creative ideas: “Try laughing upside down!” “Try saying Yo! Yo! Yo!” “Try six cartwheels in the snow!” Santa tries every single suggestion, but nothing works. Just when all hope seems lost, one special letter arrives with a very silly drawing that might hold the secret to bringing back Santa’s jolly spirit.

Perfect for families who love to laugh together, The Year Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho! is a delightful Christmas story that celebrates the power of joy, kindness, and children’s creativity. With bonus activities including a marshmallow recipe (the fluffy kind, not the troublesome kind!), coloring pages, and games, this book is destined to become a treasured holiday tradition.

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The Christmas Coat Nobody Wanted

coming soon!

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ *************”The Christmas Coat Nobody Wanted)” is available on Amazon in Paperback (ASIN: ***********) and eBook (ASIN: ***********) .

Nobody wanted the old brown coat hanging in the thrift shop.

It wasn’t shiny. It wasn’t new. Day after day, it waited on the rack, hoping someone would notice. But when Maya walks into the shop with her mom, she sees something special. She sees a coat that looks warm… and kind.

Maya takes the coat home, but she doesn’t keep it.

Instead, she hangs it by her window with a simple note: “FREE to anyone who needs warmth.” That snowy night, just days before Christmas, a boy named Ethan walks by with numb hands and sleeves too short. When he slips on the coat, it fits perfectly, as if it had been waiting just for him.

The coat that nobody wanted becomes the coat that someone needed most.

This heartwarming Christmas story reminds young readers that kindness doesn’t need to be fancy or perfect. Sometimes the smallest acts of generosity create the biggest miracles, and noticing those who feel invisible can change everything.