The Little Red Elf
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Little Red Elf

Written by Barbara Barbieri McGrath · Illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet

An elf seeks help for Christmas prep, but her friends refuse. Who will share the joy?

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32 pages· 709 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 530L
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Bookroo's summary

In a festive twist on a classic tale, a diligent little red elf seeks help from her lazy friends—a hare, a penguin, and a reindeer—to plant pinecones and decorate a Christmas tree. Despite their refusals, she remains cheerful. As Christmas Day arrives, the elf faces a new challenge: who will join her in opening the presents under the beautifully adorned tree? Discover how the elf's spirit and determination might just change everything in this heartwarming holiday story.

From the publisher

Who will help the little red elf prepare for Christmas?

This clever retelling of “”The Little Red Hen”” features a little red elf and her lazy friends: the hare, the penguin, and the reindeer. When the cheerful elf can’t get help planting the pinecones or decorating the Christmas tree, she knows just how to reward her friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
709
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
130134
Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
First published
July 1, 2009
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580892360
LCCN
2008025340
OCLC
237402305

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