What matters to you?
Explore family, traditions, friendship, faith, community and helping others.
A Christmas keepsake for families
All Aboard: Santa’s Futuristic Express
Twelve Christmases.
A story only your child can tell.
Written by Santa Marty Plas, this family keepsake turns a little time together each Christmas into a record of who your child is becoming.
From Grade 1 through Grade 12, explore their values, interests and skills, one Christmas car at a time.
The heart of the journey
Three loads for every car
Simple questions open meaningful conversations. There are no perfect answers. Let your child’s own ideas lead the way.
What do you enjoy?
Remember favorite books, games, sports, clubs and hobbies, and discover what they want to try next.
What are you learning?
Celebrate schoolwork, making things, solving problems, practical tasks and getting along with others.
One car. One conversation. Every year.
A tradition as simple as making time
Choose this year’s car. Find the page that matches your child’s school grade. Add a photo, the Christmas year and their age.
Listen and encourage. Talk about what matters, what they enjoy and what they are learning. Younger children can draw or dictate to a grown-up.
Save the memory. Record something to celebrate, a skill to practice and a favorite teacher. Tuck the book away with the Christmas decorations, ready for next year.
Inside: twelve grade-by-grade Christmas cars, photo spaces, yearly reflection pages, guidance for grown-ups, a message to a future self and room for more memories.
From childhood through graduation
Room to grow.
Support for every stage.
Parents and caring grown-ups are the engine behind the journey. Offer time, attention and encouragement as your child grows more independent.
Grades 1–5 · Discover
Keep it playful. Follow favorite games, stories and activities, and celebrate small accomplishments.
Grades 6–8 · Take the lead
Encourage children to record their own answers, notice what has changed and choose a small next step.
Grades 9–12 · Explore the future
Connect values, interests and skills with education, training and work. Graduation is the beginning of a new adventure.
A note from Santa
The greatest gift is your time
As a parent, grandparent, educator, coach and professional Santa, Marty has learned the value of listening, asking questions and offering encouragement.
That is the heart of this book: a little time together, a new page each year, and a family story to treasure.
Santa Marty Plas
Bring your family aboard
Choose your copy
Through Lulu
Order the paperback
See pricing on Lulu
Current book price, shipping options
and delivery estimates are shown on Lulu.
Order on Lulu ↗
Choose quantity and complete your purchase on Lulu.
Checkout on
Direct from Santa Marty
Order a signed copy
$21.99
Per copy · mailing included
Mailing takes 5–7 business days.
Order a signed copy ↗
Choose quantity and enter mailing details at checkout.
Secure payments bySquare
Your payment information is encrypted.
Questions? Email Santa Marty.