How to Catch an Elf

Written by Adam Wallace · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Part of the How to Catch series

A small elf helps Santa deliver gifts on Christmas Eve while avoiding traps set by children.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,076 ratings

32 pages· 334 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

On Christmas Eve, a mischievous elf is causing chaos in your house. Can you devise a clever trap to catch him before Santa arrives? Join the fun in this zany holiday adventure filled with vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes. Will this be the year you finally outsmart the elusive elf and start a new Christmas tradition? Dive into a world of festive mischief and see if you have what it takes to catch the little troublemaker!

From the publisher

You’ve been waiting all year long, and now it’s finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you’ll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children’s book from the creators of the New York Timesbest-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! “It’s Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa’s coming ‘round. He’s bringing toysto girls and boys in every house in town.” “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!”

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 334
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about Santa Claus Books about toys Books about Christmas Books about holidays Books about Christmas and advent

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.4

out of 7

4.5

“This book has a fun rhythm and beat and the illustrations are fun and add a love of movement and excitement to the story. I don't love the premise of mischevious kids trying to trip up Santa and catch elves, but it's silly and fun.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

4.3

“While we may have all tried to catch Santa, this story takes it to the next level! Santa and his elf have to avoid quite the array of traps to accomplish their Christmas tasks in this book, though some seem a little far-fetched.”

B is for Bookworm

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