{"product_id":"shmelf-the-hanukkah-elf-greg-wolfe-hardcover","title":"Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf -- Greg Wolfe, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents  But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa's list, he goes to investigate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat Shmelf uncovers is Hanukkah, a wondrous and joyful holiday that Jewish families celebrate each year. As Shmelf observes a family lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and hearing the Hanukkah story, he sees how special the traditions of the holiday truly are--and he wants to be a part of it  Luckily, Santa just might have a special role in mind for Shmelf . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe rich traditions of Hanukkah come to life in this whimsical and magical story that's perfect for the holiday season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg Wolfe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 11.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781619635210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e189373 \/ Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/26\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2016 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Wolfe\u003c\/b\u003e was raised a nice Jewish boy who also happened to be a true believer in Santa, elves, and flying reindeer. Greg lives in Southern California with his wife and young son (for whom he wrote \u003ci\u003eShmelf\u003c\/i\u003e, to prove that Santa believes in him too). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward McWilliam\u003c\/b\u003e left his career as a financial journalist and editor to draw pictures instead. He has illustrated eight other picture books, including \u003ci\u003eI Need My Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, which won seven state reader awards and been translated into five languages. He lives in Cheltenham, England, with his wife and two young sons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.howardmcwilliam.com","brand":"Greg Wolfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49863238320356,"sku":"9781619635210","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781619635210.jpg?v=1789458983","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/shmelf-the-hanukkah-elf-greg-wolfe-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}