How Old Is Santa Claus?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

How Old Is Santa Claus?

By Chanda A. Bell, Agnese Innocente (Illustrator), Lera Loog (Illustrator)

Part of the The Elf on the Shelf series

A Scout Elf embarks on a journey across the North Pole to uncover the age of Santa Claus after receiving a curious letter from a young girl.

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32 pages· 1,450 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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On Christmas Eve, Pippin Snowdae, a diligent Scout Elf, stumbles upon a curious question from a child: How old is Santa Claus? This sparks an enchanting journey through One True North, filled with whimsical encounters and puzzling clues. As Pippin delves deeper, each step brings him closer to unraveling the mystery of Saint Nick's age. Will he find the answer before Christmas morning? Join Pippin on this magical adventure, where the spirit of the season and the joy of discovery await.

From the publisher

From the beloved Elf on the Shelf brand comes a timeless picture book about the magic of Christmas.It’s Christmas Eve, and Pippin Snowdae is working the mailroom at One True North, replying to thousands of last-minute letters. Just when he thought he’s read it all, a question from six-year-old Sofi catches his eye: How old is Santa Claus?What follows is an enchanted quest throughout One True North as Pippin searches for the answer. With each playful and puzzling encounter, this determined Scout Elf will get one step closer to finding out just how old Saint Nick truly is.It’s a holiday adventure filled with lighthearted humor and a warming message that families will enjoy reading year over year, from bestselling author Chanda A. Bell.Perfect for holiday storytime and family readingFilled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the seasonA delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,450
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about curiosityBooks about elvesBooks about ChristmasBooks about North Pole
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 16, 2025
Publisher
HarperPop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063327481

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