How Santa Got His Elves
E.J. Sullivan
Hardcover
(Cliff Road Books, Inc, Sept. 30, 2007)
Once upon a time, Santa worked alone. And it was hard work making all those toys every Christmas. Finally one year, after finishing his deliveries early Christmas morning, Santa was too tired to fly home to the North Pole. So he parked his sleigh under a tree and lay down to sleep. He slept, and slept, and slept.... Meanwhile, the family of elves who lived in the tree realized they'd better step in and help. Under the leadership of a smart little elf named Eldon, something wonderful happened. Captured in E. J. Sullivan's charming words and brought to life by Ernie Eldredge's sparkling whimsical illustrations, the story of how Santa got his elves will delight children and adults of all ages.