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The Little Red Elf - by  Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Little Red Elf - by Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Paperback)

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  • Who will help the little red elf prepare for Christmas?
  • 8.0" x 8.0" Paperback
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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Who will help the little red elf prepare for Christmas?

This clever retelling of "The Little Red Hen" features a little red elf and her lazy friends: the hare, the penguin, and the reindeer. Everyone knows elves are industrious and always helping others. But when the Little Red Elf finds some pinecones, she asks for some help with planting them, watering them, and decorating the tree that grows from them. Not surprisingly, her friends decline.

It isn't difficult for the Little Red Elf to stay positive, but on Christmas Day, after she's cleaned all by herself and prepared treats all by herself, who will help her open all the presents under the beautiful tree?

Adorable illustrations by Rosalinde Bonnet are an abundance of cute and will put readers young and old in the proper holiday spirit.



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The little red elf is used to doing everything herself while her friends the reindeer, the penguin, and the hare laze around the workshop. It comes as no surprise that her cheerful requests for help preparing for Christmas are quickly dismissed. "'Who will help me put out milk and cookies?' 'Not I, ' said the reindeer. 'Why bother saying yes now?' said the penguin. 'I'm allergic, ' said the hare." On Christmas morning, however, everyone is more than eager to assist in opening presents. Bonnet's more-than-helpful illustrations give an extra-festive boost to McGrath's already spirited version of a familiar tale. Even at their cheekiest, the reindeer, penguin, and hare look friendly and cuddly. The little red elf's "most positive of attitudes" shines through in the text and art, but the pictures also hint that, like her predecessor, she's no chump. Speaking of whom, the little red hen herself makes a cameo appearance in the poetically just ending.

--The Horn Book



About the Author



Barbara Barbieri McGrath has written over twenty books for children, including The Little Gray Bunny, The Little Green Witch, and many bestselling math concept books. Her love for writing, children and making learning fun was the inspiration for her first children's book, The M&M Brand Counting Book, which sold over 1 million copies. She lives in Natick, Massachusetts.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Theme: Christmas & Advent
Format: Paperback
Author: Barbara Barbieri McGrath
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2026
TCIN: 1007291510
UPC: 9781623548483
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-6551
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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