Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

An honest and thought-provoking answer to a child who questions the existence of Santa, this children's book is the perfect holiday gift to reconnect families to the magic of Santa and the true spirit of Christmas. In 1897, a little girl, named Virginia, wrote a letter to The New York Sun to ask, "Is Santa Real?" The newspaper 's editor, Francis Pharcellus Church, published his now famous response,Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Lauren Martin has adapted and illustrated the beautiful words in this public domain work to share the powerful message with children and adults of all ages as a perfect way to respond to any child who doesn't believe in Santa Claus or has lost the magic of Christmas. Copyright © 2022 by Lauren Martin. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus reminds kids, teens and adults that Santa Claus "exists as certainly as love, generosity and devotion exist. The most real things in this world are those that no child or adult can see...One hundred thousand years from now, he will continue to live in the hearts of children and bring joy to all the children at heart." How do you make your kids believe in Santa again? Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is the best children's book to answer the question: "Is Santa Claus Real?" Read this non-religious Christmas book about Santa alongside The Night Before Christmas and The Polar Express to create a new Christmas Eve tradition as you reignite the true spirit of Christmas and the magic of Santa. For many, Christmas feels like a commercial holiday, even a financial burden, completely devoid of spiritual value. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus reminds us that Santa is not a mythical delivery man of superficial consumerism and material goods. He is the tangible reminder that wishes do come true and joy can appear out of thin air, if only we take the time to foster it. Christmas is not about material gifts. It is a reminder that life is a gift. Our existence is a miracle. Every day is an opportunity for salvation and rebirth. Every moment is a chance to intentionally foster love and joy. Every year, Santa Claus reminds all of us to enthusiastically expect the impossible and to believe in the unseen. For the existence of that which cannot be seen - love, joy, wonder, hope, excitement and Santa Claus himself - are the very things that make life worth living. Witnessing a child's excitement on Christmas morning reminds us that life is full of miracles. Only by seeing the world anew through a child's eyes, can we once again become aware of the magic that exists in our daily lives. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is the best children's picture book to use to respond to kids from five to ten to twelve years old who ask, "Is Santa Real?" If you don't know what to do when your child doesn't believe in Santa Claus anymore, let the beautiful words and illustrations of Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus remind children, teens and adults of any age to believe in Santa and the true spirit of Christmas.