Baby Elf's Christmas Book

From the creator of BABY ANGELS comes an endearing holiday tale of a tiny elf in a board book — just the right size to tuck in a stocking.

For Baby Elf, holiday time is full of excitement — clutching a jingle bell as big as himself, watching (real) fairies light up the tree, decorating holiday treats. In a season of first experiences, what will the fi rst gift from Baby Elf be? With soft pastels glowing red and green, Jane Cowen-Fletcher illuminates the magic of the holidays, magnified through a little one's eyes.

Children's Literature

This darling book of a baby elf discovering Christmas has no mention of the religious story but captures the spirit behind it. The baby elf wears green pajamas with red trim and a red, tasseled hat with green polka dots. He opens a beribboned box to find a pet mouse. The mouse continues with him as he sings "jolly" songs, is awed by a Christmas tree lighted by fairies, and is unsure of a huge "Santa's knee." He scatters colored sprinkles over star-shaped, frosted Christmas cookies, which are to be given away. His first Christmas hug and kiss go to his mouse. Under a ceiling of mistletoe, the parents clasp baby and mouse between them. Christmas is merrier with baby elf. These elves are distinguished by ear flaps. The pictures of the captivating elf are integral to the rhymed verses. Parents will enjoy reading and talking about the pictures with their little elves. Reviewer: Carlee Hallman