Elmore the Christmas Moose
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa's reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the comic minds of the the duo that brought you I Don't Want to Be a Frog and Don't Eat Bees.
Dear Mr. Claus,
I am writing to apply for the temporary Christmas reindeer position . . .
When Santa places a job listing in the North Pole newspaper for a replacement reindeer, Elmore the moose eagerly applies. Sure, he can't actually, you know . . . fly, but how hard could it be??
In scene after scene of hilariously dedicated trying . . . and failing, Elmore perseveres in his dream to become a part of Santa's trusted team. Young readers will love Elmore's wry, funny letters to Santa as he continues on his quest. And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself.
Families at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Santa's management skills are put to the test in this chuckle-inducing tale he recounts for the elves about his one-time search for a temporary Christmas Eve reindeer replacement. As the story goes, enthusiastic Elmore Moose answers Santa's classified ad via snail mail and lands an interview at the North Pole. The ensuing series of hand-lettered communiques and face-to-face meetings—during which Santa discovers that Elmore is neither a reindeer nor experienced in the art of flight—offer readers a jolly diversion. Like any great boss, Santa offers Elmore a sweet gig for which he's perfectly suited. Petty gives Elmore lots of giggle-worthy lines and an always sunny perspective, and Boldt's zippy digital artwork showcases bright-eyed characters and funny extras for readers to examine. It's a warm, comical take on the holiday temp-work trope. Santa is portrayed with light-brown skin; the elves are depicted with various skin tones. Ages 3–7.
