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📚 Local Author Spotlight: Kendra Esbrook

Get ready for the holidays with this local book: A Bag for Santa

By Erica Alhorn, Macaroni KID Wheaton & Macaroni KID East DuPage November 18, 2025

Add this book to your bookshelf to change the way your kids think about giving and receiving at Christmastime! 

Local author, Kendra Esbrook, has created this book based on the same traditions that she has created with the kids in her own family. It's a book that explores how it is better to give than receive, thinking of others, and the generosity of children.

About the Book: 

Christmas is just around the corner! David and Will are busy making their list for Santa. Suddenly a troublesome thought enters their minds; what if the Elves can’t make all the toys? The boys have a brilliant idea, one that will help Santa get toys to everyone when the elves are behind.

In “A Bag for Santa” we explore how it is better to give than receive, thinking of others, and the generosity of children. This is a must have Christmas story that will become one of your favorite holiday traditions.



On her website, Kendra sells the holiday bundle that includes the hardcover book and a large santa bag that you can use for for your own household. Or you can purchase just the santa bag by itself if you are ready to start this new tradition in your home! 

 Prefer paperback? It is now available in that format on Amazon!  



Thank you Kendra for sending us a copy of the book so we can get a sneak peek before writing this! My kids all LOVED it and have already started going around the house to find toys to put in their bag for santa! 

About the Author:

Kendra Esbrook is a native of the Chicago Suburbs. Originally from La Grange, IL, she has also called Villa Park and Bolingbrook home. She has a background in childcare and early childhood and got the idea for her first book from the traditions and values she was already instilling on her 3 young children. Since the launch of her first book, A Bag For Santa, Kendra has also released a book about birthdays - The Gift of Time reminds us to cherish the memories we make and that some presents last a lifetime.

Check out her website: http://abagforsanta.com/ and follow her on Facebook for news, updates, local readings, and upcoming book releases!




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