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How to Catch an Elf

Adam Wallace

Ages 4–10 NYT Best Seller

Readers rate it 3.1 (4 on Hardcover)

Released 2016

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A note for parents

This is a lighthearted, rhyming Christmas picture book about children attempting to catch an elf on Christmas Eve. The story emphasizes fun, imagination, and holiday magic without any content concerns. It's designed to entertain young children and establish a festive tradition, similar to classics like 'The Night Before Christmas.'

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From the publisher

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller "With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as "The Night Before Christmas."--Foreword Reviews You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas... A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller "With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as "The Night Before Christmas."--Foreword Reviews You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun "It's Christmas Eve Hip hip, hooray Yes, Santa's coming 'round. He's bringing toys to girls and boys in every house in town." "Some kids have tried to catch him, but Santa's fast, you see So they've set their eyes on a smaller prize, and now they're after me "

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  • Christmas stories
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Christmas
  • Young Adult
  • Elves
  • Fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Stories in rhyme
  • Christmas, fiction
  • nyt:picture-books=2016-12-25

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ISBN 9781492646310 · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky