The Happy Elf

Written by Harry Connick Jr. · Illustrated by Dan Andreasen

An elf must transform a town of naughty children before Christmas morning.

3.3 Goodreads · 56 ratings

32 pages· 1,154 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Eubie, the North Pole's happiest elf, dreams of joining Santa's sleigh team. But when he discovers that no one in Bluesville has been nice, he faces a daunting challenge. With only a day and a sprinkle of magic, can Eubie change the hearts of an entire town and save Christmas? Dive into this enchanting tale of hope and holiday spirit, where one elf's determination could make all the difference. Will Eubie's joy and magic be enough to turn the tide in Bluesville?

From the publisher

With a captivating story by Harry Connick, Jr. and vibrant illustrations from Dan Andreasen, The Happy Elf is a new holiday classic for the entire family. A wonderful recording of the beloved holiday song “The Happy Elf” by the Grammy Award-winning author is included on the CD. Eubie is the happiest elf at the North Pole. More than anything else, he longs to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team. Instead, he’s stuck checking the naughty-or-nice lists. Until one Christmas Eve he sees something strange: In the whole town of Bluesville, not a single person has been nice. So with a pinch of elfish magic and a magical whoosh, Eubie’s off to Bluesville. But can he turn a whole town of naughty children nice in just one day?

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