The Elf on the Shelf: Meet the Scout Elves

by Chanda A. Bell, The Lumistella Company (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover new and old friends as you take a tour around the North Pole, meet the special Scout Elves, and learn about everything they do!

A beloved part of family traditions across the world, Elf on the Shelf is among the top three most-recognized holiday character in the US, along with Rudolph and Santa Claus himself. With almost 25 million sales around the world, a float in the Macy’s Day Parade, and the fourth-bestselling holiday title, Elf on the Shelf is a seasonal staple at retail!

This book is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063327405
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Series:	I Can Read Book 1 Series
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	53 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Chanda Bell was once a beloved middle school English teacher. Now she is the visionary founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, home to the international phenomenon The Elf on the Shelf. As the author of The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition and other books from the Santaverse brand, she is often referred to as “Santa’s Chief Storyteller." Chanda has brought Santa’s world to life with a Netflix partnership, a traveling holiday musical, and the Elf on the Shelf brand Scout Elf character balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Today, more than 25 million homes have embraced her magical Christmas characters. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family.

Editorial Reviews

10/27/2023

K-Gr 2—Elf on the Shelf has become ubiquitous during the Christmas season. This "I Can Read" title introduces new readers to the four different Scout Elves, two female and two male, both light- and dark-skinned. With one to four sentences per page, readers learn how to treat their elves. Don't worry if they don't move for a day: "When an elf is on the job, they do not move! It is what makes them such good reporting Scout Elves." Don't touch them: "If your Scout Elf is accidentally touched, they may lose their magic." Readers also learn what scout elves do while visiting from the North Pole, including making themselves at home and hiding and sneaking behind presents. This book serves as a nice introduction to the Elf on the Shelf tradition, but its target audience may end up reading with a caregiver since the words and sentences are fairly complicated and best for more practiced readers. VERDICT Nothing outstanding here, but with almost 25 million Elf sales around the world, it will find its audience. An additional purchase.—Carrie Voliva

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