With 19 books in the series, How to Catch an Elf is another exciting instalment in the picture book How To Catch series which has sold over 2 million copies! With four of the series being in the Top Ten of the New York Times Bestseller list, it goes without saying that any new instalment is super exciting, especially coming up to the holidays!
Keep reading for a fun look at everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this seasonal children’s story!
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a hilarious Christmas adventure, perfect for stocking stuffers!
“With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as ‘The Night Before Christmas.'”—Foreword Reviews
You’ve been waiting all year long, and now it’s finally Christmas Eve!
Is this the year you’ll finally catch an elf?
“It’s Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa’s coming ’round. He’s bringing toys to girls and boys in every house in town.”
Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children’s book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun!
It’s Christmas Eve and an elf is on the loose… in YOUR house! Do you have what it takes to catch him? Follow along in this fun holiday story as a mischievous elf causes chaos Christmas Eve! Filled with zany traps, vibrant illustrations, STEAM concepts, and even Santa Claus himself, this Christmas picture book for kids is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition!
The perfect elf book for kids, funny stocking stuffer or Christmas gift for ages 4-8, this festive read aloud is loved by children, parents, and educators alike.
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!
About The Author
My mission is to entertain and inspire millions of children around the world. And to eat hot chips. But mostly the inspire children thing.
Adam Wallace
Adam Wallace is a New York Times, USA Today and the Amazon Bestselling author of the How to Catch series. His list of achievements doesn’t stop there; Wallace has written tones of books including Jackson Payne, Fartboy, Cowboy and Birdbrain and many, many more!
Adam has a huge personality perfectly suited to his audience. He’s funny, charismatic and has a childlike aura to him – it’s no surprise his career has skyrocketed! His website has a fun introduction video which sells his charm perfectly; check it out!
Adam also takes time out of his busy writing schedule to host fun and interactive talks in schools.
But hey, don’t take our word for it! Check out the author’s interesting Self Introduction on his Youtube channel!
Our Review
It’s every parent’s favorite time of year! With the kids full of excitement for Santa coming, this is the perfect book to snuggle up with on Christmas Eve to get the little ones into the magical mood of Christmas.
We especially loved the nod to the Elf on a Shelf, a tradition which I think most households with children now participate in. When me and my nephew read this, he excitedly dragged me to his Elf on the Shelf and implored me to read aloud to the elf as well, since he has a cameo.
This time of year is wrought with mischief, especially with overcurious kids wanting to get a sneak peek at Mr.Claus. This book, although it may instill the idea of catching an elf, it tells the kids that there’s no point trying, the elf is too cunning!
This fun book provides a new look into the elf/Santa dynamic. The elf, unlike the traditional worker/boss relationship many view the elves and Santa, in this book the elf gives Santa a bit of a runaround. My nephew adored the scene with Santa getting tripped up by the elf, and asked me brightly if he reckons this will be what will happen on Christmas Eve.
As always, this is another excellent addition to the How to Catch series, and in my opinion, a perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas Eve!
How to Catch An Elf Read Aloud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv9-e-8ftTs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is How To Catch an Elf For?
A: The reading level for How To Catch an Elf is kindergarten – 5th grade, or age 4-8.
Q: How to Catch an Elf illustrator?
A: The illustrator How To Catch an Elf is Andy Elkerton.
Q: How many pages is How to Catch an Elf?
A: How To Catch an Elf is around 40 pages, as is the rest of the How to Catch series.
Have you read How to Catch an Elf? Let us know in the comments below.
