Elsie's Santa Claus (1875) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165345335 : 1165345331 : 10 Sep 2010 : Elsie's Santa Claus is a children's book written by Joanna Hooe Mathews and first published in 1875. The story follows a young girl named Elsie who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Elsie's mother tells her that Santa Claus is not real, but Elsie refuses to believe it and sets out to prove that he is indeed real.As the night goes on, Elsie hears strange noises and sees shadows moving outside her window. She becomes convinced that Santa Claus is outside and sets out to find him. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and meets several characters who help her on her journey.Eventually, Elsie finds Santa Claus and discovers that he is not the jolly, plump man she had imagined, but a thin, tired-looking man who has been working hard to deliver presents to children all over the world. Elsie is touched by Santa's dedication and generosity and vows to be a bet