The Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition [Hardcover]

Carol V. / Bell, Chanda A. Aebersold (Author)

Book Description

How does Santa really know who is naughty or nice? The answer is finally revealed in...The Elf on the Shelf A Christmas Tradition.TM The Elf on the Shelf A Christmas TraditionTM is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game. In addition, each shipment is marked for special delivery from Santas workshop. ALL PRODUCTS ARE BRAND NEW!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 26 pages
• Publisher: CCA and B, LLC; 3rd edition (2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976990709
• ISBN-13: 978-0976990703
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10.5 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An interactive Christmas tradition, June 5, 2010

By 

Randi Flynn "Columbus Book Examiner" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition (Hardcover)

The Elf on a Shelf -- A Christmas Tradition gift set contains not only a beautiful storybook but a North Pole scout elf and collectible box.

The concept behind this unique children's book is brilliant. Through the book, children are told a story about their magical North Pole scout elf, which they get to name. Each night after the children are fast asleep, the scout elf flies to the North Pole to report to Santa. Then he returns to the children's home in the middle of the night and lands in a new location within the home.

This book and elf have the power to turn every morning into an exciting adventure. Children will excitedly search the home to discover the elf's newest landing spot (note to parents: don't forget to move the elf at night). In addition, the elf makes for a great behavior incentive-kids don't want the elf to give Santa a bad report. Genius!

To read more: [...]

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and creative, December 17, 2007

By 

love books (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition (Hardcover)

This book is so creative for children. I have 3 children ages 5 and under. They love this book. My 5 year old was actually questioning Santa's existence until she woke up and found the elf in a different spot each morning and now she's believing 100%! They get to name their elf and that adds an extra element that they can own! Very creative and just a cute story for the everyday household of children. Even the older ones would enjoy making this story real to younger siblings! A must have a Christmas time!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, December 26, 2007

By 

Holiday Elf "Resident Elf" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition (Hardcover)

My mom gave this book to our family for our first Christmas with our son....I am a huge fan of the holidays and this book captured all of the excitement and imagination that makes Christmas so much fun. Although my 9 month old doesn't appreciate the book yet, my nieces and nephews (ages 5-12) loved it. This book is great for kids of all ages, my husband and myself included! We have named our elf and can't wait until next Christmas when he will magically appear and report in to Santa!