Have you ever wondered what Santa's elves actually do? Or how they came to be? The newest Christmas Classic is a great tell all of where the elves originated, how they help with Christmas, and of course has some great underlying lessons for children of all ages!
I received this book in the mail after learning the author, B. F. Parajon, lives near by. He even signed it for my daughter so she will have such a great memento to continue the new tradition and pass it on to her children when she has them (in the very very far future)!
If you're beginning to think, "Oh great another Christmas story..." Stop that now! This is not like every other book out there. It not only ties into the holidays but can teach your children about prejudices, overcoming obstacles, and love.
I pulled this book out when I had both kids at home and my youngest nephew. Can I just tell you that not a single one of them tried to get up, complained, or nodded off while I was reading this chapter book?
Since I was reading my husband took some pictures. I don't know if I enjoyed reading the book more than the kids enjoyed listening to it. Aaron even sat down to listen to the book with the kids.
Your younger children will love all the great pictures and cute little elves (you can meet some of them now) and we used it as a great way for the older children to pick up themes and talk about the real meanings of Christmas.
We're thinking of pulling it out on Christmas Eve when all of our family is in town and having each person read a page.
If you want to start reading the book now, check out the Preface on the Elphland Facebook Page or you can listen to it read here!
You can also talk to the author or any of the elves on Twitter by following @elplandelves
I was sent a copy of Elphland Elves for review purposes. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.
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