It started with a forgotten cup of cocoa… and became a story that would change Christmas forever.
When Santa leaves his mug behind, something stirs in the snow - a spark of warmth, a bit of magic, and a character shaped by sweetness, courage, and faith.
But the North Pole isn’t ready for him. The elves call him an imposter, the Council demands proof, and when young Poppy disappears in a blizzard, this cocoa-born Santa must prove that no one is truly naughty… only misunderstood.
A heartwarming holiday fable about belief, kindness, and second chances - a new Christmas classic your family will return to every year.
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Premium hardcover • 206 pages • Full-color illustrations • Published by Kim Brownlee Studios
The Story Behind Hot Chocolate Santa
It started with a simple cup of cocoa left cooling in the snow… and from that small warmth came a magic the North Pole hadn’t felt in years.
When Santa rushes off on a busy winter night and forgets his favorite mug behind, the quiet snow awakens shaping a gentle, cocoa-scented friend full of heart, courage, and wonder.
But not everyone understands where he came from or why the snow chose him. And when a young elf vanishes into a fierce storm, this unexpected companion must prove that every heart holds goodness… even when it’s hidden beneath the cold.
A cozy, cinematic Christmas tale about kindness, belief, and the quiet magic that can change everything.
Perfect For
• Anyone who still feels a chill when the first snow falls
• Families who love stories that feel like Christmas movies
• Readers who believe warmth can change the world
• Anyone who’s ever wondered what magic hides in a single cup of cocoa
Shop allI bought this from the trailer... and the story is out of this world!! When is the movie coming out?!
It's like a "Polar Express meets Elf" type of magical... My kids loved this story.
“It’s rare for a book to make both my kids and my husband stop what they’re doing. This one did.”
“My kids asked to read it three nights in a row.”
“I cried reading it with my kids. It’s not just another Christmas story..."
“The message hit me harder than I expected: no one is really naughty, just misunderstood.”
35+
Countries
Read and inspiring families in over 35 countries before its public release.
8,000
early readers
With over 8,000 pre-release readers and growing, this story has already captured hearts before hitting the shelves.
Curious About the Magic?
Here are some questions from our Elves regarding Hot Chocolate Santa.
Who is Hot Chocolate Santa?
He’s a mysterious new Santa who appears at the North Pole under magical (and slightly messy) circumstances.
He doesn’t know where he came from, only that the air smells like cocoa and something is calling him to help.
Is he supposed to replace the real Santa?
No at all. This story isn’t about replacement.
It’s about rediscovering the heart of Christmas… and what happens when someone unexpected reminds the North Pole why warmth matters.
Why hot chocolate?
Because in this story, cocoa represents comfort, kindness, and the warmth people forget they need.
Hot chocolate becomes the way he connects with the forgotten, the lonely, and the hurting.
What makes the Naughty List different in this book?
The Naughty List isn’t just names.
It reveals why a child is struggling - not to punish them, but to understand them.
It’s one of the emotional cores of the story.
Does this story connect to the ‘canon’ Santa lore?
Absolutely.
It adds to the mythology in a heartfelt way, showing that even Santa’s world has room to grow, heal, and rediscover what matters.
Why does this story feel so emotional?
Because it isn’t about Christmas decorations or gifts.
It’s about the parts of Christmas people silently carry such as loneliness, hope, kindness, second chances, and the warmth we all need.
