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The Elf on the Shelf: How Old is Santa Claus?
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The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve. On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question – how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two...
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The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve.
An enchanting picture book, full of the wonder and magic of Christmas.
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Description
The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve.
On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question – how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the answer!
But will Santa reveal how old he is?
From the global phenomenon, The Elf on the Shelf, comes this gorgeous picture book which taps into the magic and wonder of Christmas.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008756864
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Illustration: 4 col plates (12pp), (Fully illustrated)
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 256.0mm
Height: 256.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 32
About the Author
What started as one family's tradition has become a global phenomenon that millions of families enjoy each year! The Elf on the Shelf helps families embrace the magic of adopting a Scout Elf who reports to Santa each night during the holidays. This beloved family tradition has captured the hearts of children everywhere for over 15 years, and continues through adorable Elf Pets and Elf Mates.
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