The Great Wrapping Paper Emergency

Jonathan Kirk is a Minnesota-based storyteller, retired professional, and children's book author who made a remarkable discovery later in life: that he was meant to become both a professional Santa Claus and a writer of children's books. What began as a quiet curiosity in retirement has blossomed into a heartfelt second chapter. It is one filled with snowdrifts, sleigh bells, and the warm glow of a Christmas he has loved for as long as he can remember.

At the heart of Jonathan's writing is Christmas itself: not only the magic of the North Pole, but the true Christmas story. It is the birth of Jesus, and the timeless message of hope, humility, and love it carries into the world. That foundation shapes every tale he tells. Whether he is spinning yarns about elves, reindeer, or the snowy workshops far beyond the tree line, Jonathan weaves in gentle lessons that invite children to be kinder, braver, and more thoughtful. His greatest hope is that they become, in their own small ways, better people.

His North Pole Stories are written with children in mind but carry truths for every age. Each adventure is a quiet reminder that goodness matters, that character is built in small moments, and that the spirit of Christmas lives year-round in the way we treat one another.

Jonathan makes his home in Minnesota with his beloved wife, four children, and five grandchildren, where the winters were made for storytelling. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and help yourself to a cookie.