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The Elf on the Shelf: How Old Is Santa Claus?

by Chanda A. Bell Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A Christmas Eve search for Santa’s age

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A Christmas Eve search for Santa’s age

On Christmas Eve, Scout Elf Pippin Snowdae is handling letters in the mailroom at One True North when a question from six-year-old Sofi sends him on a search: How old is Santa Claus? The picture book builds its holiday adventure around that single curiosity, with Pippin exploring One True North and meeting playful, puzzling encounters along the way. Its premise gives the story a clear read-aloud shape, pairing a child’s question with an enchanted quest and a Christmas setting. The book centers on seasonal wonder and the familiar mystery of Santa’s age, making the search itself the focus.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy Christmas picture books
  • Families looking for a holiday read-aloud
  • Fans of The Elf on the Shelf and stories about Santa

Themes

Christmas and holiday traditionsCuriosity and discoverySanta ClausFamily reading

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Book overview

A holiday adventure filled with lighthearted humor and a warming message that families will enjoy reading year over year, from the beloved Elf on the Shelf brand!

It's Christmas Eve, and Pippin Snowdae is working the mailroom at One True North, replying to thousands of last-minute letters. Just when he thought he's read it all, a question from six-year-old Sofi catches his eye: How old is Santa Claus?

What follows is an enchanted quest throughout One True North as Pippin searches for the answer. With each playful and puzzling encounter, this determined Scout Elf will get one step closer to finding out just how old Saint Nick truly is.

It's a timeless picture book about the magic of Christmas, from bestselling author Chanda A. Bell.

 

  • Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading
  • A delightful, lighthearted gift for fans of The Elf on the Shelf and Santa
  • Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season
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