The Elf on the Shelf
by Carol V. Aebersoldliterary work· published 2005
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The Elf on the Shelf is a 2005 children's book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. Based on a Christmas tradition that started in Aebersold's family when she was a child, it describes the role of an elf who is assigned by Santa Claus to monitor children's behavior. The book is packaged with a toy elf, and families are encouraged to name it and act as if it is genuinely watching them. Since its introduction, The Elf on the Shelf has become part of Christmas festivities in North America.
Adaptations (1)
The Elf on the Shelf was adapted into a television film.
An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf? · television film · 26 min · dir. Chad Eikhoff · IMDb ↗IMDb5.1The inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor McTuttle's belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses is scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn the most important lesson of all: that true belief cannot be taught.
