How to Catch an Elf

Name: How to Catch an Elf
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781492646310
Price: 22.0 NZD
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By Adam Wallace

Series: How to Catch

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Summary

How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace is a delightful tale about the clever antics of an elf on Christmas Eve. As children plan elaborate traps to catch a glimpse of Santa, the elf employs quick wit and resourcefulness to navigate and outsmart the imaginative snares set for him. The story combines festive charm and humour, capturing the magical essence of the holiday season.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love magical, festive tales filled with whimsy and charm. It's perfect for those who appreciate clever antics and enjoy stories with a playful take on holiday traditions. With vibrant illustrations and a sense of humour, this story will enchant young readers and keep them eagerly turning pages.

A crafty elf shares all the ways children have tried and failed to catch him.

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a hilarious Christmas adventure, perfect for stocking stuffers!

"With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as 'The Night Before Christmas.'" - Foreword Reviews

It's Christmas Eve and an elf is on the loose... in YOUR house! Do you have what it takes to catch him? Follow along in this fun holiday story as a mischievous elf causes chaos on Christmas Eve! Filled with zany traps, vibrant illustrations, STEAM concepts, and even Santa Claus himself, this Christmas picture book for kids is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition!

The perfect elf book for kids, a funny stocking stuffer, or Christmas gift for ages 4-8, this festive read-aloud is loved by children, parents, and educators alike.

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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How to Catch an Elf has been praised for its playful rhyming style, making it a charming addition to holiday stories. BookRiot describes it as an instant modern classic, while Foreword Reviews highlights its delightful rhyme scheme and engaging illustrations. The story is celebrated for its fun, inventive traps and technology that entertain and inspire imagination in children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492646310

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

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Adam Wallace Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Series: How to Catch Young Adult

About the Author

Adam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas.

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