Well, I'm not sure specifically which 'lit agent's kid's' stories you mean. But generally, whacky Christmas stories might involve things like a reindeer that can talk and tells really bad jokes, or a Christmas tree that comes to life and starts dancing around the living room.
One possible element could be a mischievous elf. This elf might play pranks on the family, like switching the labels on the presents or hiding the Christmas cookies. Another element could be a talking snowflake that gives advice on how to make the best snowman.
Here's a story. In a small town, all the Christmas lights start to talk to each other on Christmas night. They argue about which house has the best display. The blue lights think they're the coolest, while the red ones claim they're the most festive. Meanwhile, a little girl named Lily tries to convince them to stop arguing and just shine brightly together to make the town look beautiful for Santa's arrival.
There was a Christmas when the snowmen in a village came to life and had a snowball fight championship. They built forts out of snow and used carrots as missiles. Santa got caught in the crossfire but thought it was hilarious and joined in the fun for a while before getting back to his present - delivering duties.
There are many reasons why lit agents might be seeking Christmas stories. It could be for a new anthology they are putting together. Maybe they want to add some festive cheer to their list of publications. If you have a great Christmas story, it should be full of the spirit of the season like love, giving, and family. Make sure your characters are engaging and the plot is interesting.
One option is to share them on social media platforms specifically focused on children's literature, like Instagram accounts dedicated to kid lit or Facebook groups for kid lit enthusiasts. Another possibility is to submit them to literary magazines that feature children's stories.
Here's another one. There was a family who decided to have a real - life reindeer for Christmas. They named it Rudolph, not because of its red nose but because it was always running into things. On Christmas Eve, Rudolph ate all the cookies left out for Santa. When Santa arrived, he was so surprised to see a chubby reindeer and no cookies.
In a small village, there was a baker who made Christmas cookies that were so delicious they could make people sing. One Christmas, he made so many cookies that the whole village was filled with the sound of singing. People would stop in the middle of the street to take a bite of a cookie and start singing Christmas carols.