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The Smallest Elf
Santa's smallest elf lacks the skill to make toys, but he knows how to solve the problem of a lonely little boy at Christmas
32 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 1990
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January 12, 2025
One of my all time favorite children’s Christmas books because of its message- everyone has worth and sometimes the best gifts are not material. It has magical scenes of Santa’s workshop and creates a magical childhood for your kids when you read at Christmas! A must buy !!!
October 28, 2014
A cute Christmas story about an elf who is hopeless at making toys, but he's the one to help an unhappy little boy enjoy Christmas.
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December 30, 2024If you want your kid to learn about grit or a growth mindset, this is not the book for you.
BUT if you want them to learn that new toys may not make you as happy as will connection with the people you love, and that maybe reusing / passing down old toys is the best and most meaningful way to approach holiday gift-giving, and that staring meditatively into a fire may be as good a holiday activity as frenetically trying to find a perfect new gift -- then this is a 10/10.
BUT if you want them to learn that new toys may not make you as happy as will connection with the people you love, and that maybe reusing / passing down old toys is the best and most meaningful way to approach holiday gift-giving, and that staring meditatively into a fire may be as good a holiday activity as frenetically trying to find a perfect new gift -- then this is a 10/10.
December 23, 2021
It’s a sweet story, but a bit wordy.
December 22, 2022
sweet story and pictures
February 15, 2024
It's a wonderful story of thoughtful giving.
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