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 So much fun!
Written by A. Fielding from Boston
Nov 25, 2006
My kids just received this Thanksgiving day as a gift and I am now ordering them for every child I know. It is such a cute idea. Santa sends the elf to watch the children and then the elf reports to Santa every night and comes back to a different spot in the house. My kids wake up with a running start to see who can find the elf first. The kids must name the elf and they really enjoyed that as well. It is such a nice tradition to help make the Christmas Season even more fun and special. I know it will be with our family for a very long time.
(54 of 57 people found this review helpful)
The Elf Is Coming to Our House Every Year!
Written by lawryder from Nashville, TN United States
Jan 10, 2008
After hearing from friends and reading reviews how great this was, we bit the bullet and got it. I cannot say enough about how cute this was for our two boys (age 6 and 3). They bolted downstairs every morning to find the elf, and the oldest cried when he touched it accidentally because he thought it would lose its magic. The story and elf was the sweetest thing. Note, however, that parents have to remember to move the elf around every night, or come up with creative excuses for why the elf decided to come back from the North Pole into the same spot! :-).
(19 of 20 people found this review helpful)
Elf on a Shelf
Written by L. Sicilian from
Dec 15, 2006
We just received this as a gift. It is perfect for my 3 year old who is having constant struggles with being a good little boy as he grows more independent. We've named our elf and everyday we remind him that his elf is watching him and he instantly stops the negative behavior. He's even told his wish list for Santa to his elf. It's been a great motivational tool for improving his behavior when other techniques have failed. Brilliant idea!!
(14 of 15 people found this review helpful)
A Beloved Family Tradition!
Written by J. Grayson from Savannah, GA
Nov 05, 2007
We received our Elf on the Shelf last December, and he was an instant hit with my 3 little ones (2-6-8). They enjoyed deciding together on a name for him and then raced each morning to see where he was freshly positioned among the house. Always in a clever, funny & overall cute pose....he is fun & easy to help harness your child's imagination. Just don't forget to move him before you go to bed.....!!
The book is lovely and a nice read. I like the 70's, vintage illustrations and overall appeal. Reminds me of my childhood, I suppose. We are looking forward to our 2nd year with "Nuddy" our Elf...he will be reappearing in our home really soon! Although he is a well-contructed doll, I am happy that one of the 'rules' is that the children cannot touch him, or he loses his magic. That has been a blessing, as my children would toss him around if they could,then the dog would find him and he'd be a goner. So, thankgoodness for the sweet, endearing & protective rules the authors thought of.
(10 of 11 people found this review helpful)
The Must Have For Any Little One!
Written by MaryAnn East from Loganville, Ga
Dec 10, 2008
This is an awsome book, a must have in every home with children. IT WORKS!!! The Elf watches the children day and night and reports to Santa while they sleep, watch your childs behavior shift from Naughty to Nice in an instant! Also fun because they get to see where the elf hid after getting home from reporting to Santa, in a new place every morning!!! GOTTA GET THIS ONE!!!!
(7 of 7 people found this review helpful)
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