Elves Are the Worst!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Elves Are the Worst!

Written & illustrated by Alex Willan

Book #4 in the The Worst series

A goblin infiltrates Santa's workshop to outwork the elves. Can he succeed?

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40 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Gilbert the Goblin is determined to prove goblins are superior workers to elves. Disguised as an elf, he sneaks into Santa's workshop, ready to tackle the holiday chaos. But can Gilbert, with his goblin grit, truly outshine a team of seasoned elves? As he navigates the bustling workshop, Gilbert faces unexpected challenges and discovers the true spirit of teamwork. Will his mission end in triumph or teach him a lesson about friendship and cooperation? Dive into this whimsical adventure to find out if Gilbert's goblin pride will lead to holiday cheer or chaos.

From the publisher

Gilbert the Goblin infiltrates Santa’s workshop to prove that goblins are better workers than elves in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Everyone knows that elves have a reputation of being the hardest workers around–especially when it comes to the holiday season–but as far as Gilbert the Goblin is concerned that’s nothing but ho-ho-hogwash. A goblin’s to-do list is just as long as any elf’s; they just don’t feel the need to sing songs about it. To prove he can outperform any reindeer-watching, wrapper-paper-wielding, toy-tinkering elf, Gilbert puts on his merriest disguise to infiltrate Santa’s workshop. But can one lone goblin do the work of a whole team of elves?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
394
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about elvesBooks about Christmas and adventBooks about goblinsBooks about self-discovery
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Publication
Published
September 12, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665921794

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