Elmore the Christmas Moose
Hardcover – Picture Book, October 15, 2024
Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · October 15, 2024
A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa's reindeer.
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- Who it’s for
- A determined moose’s reindeer ambitions bring wry letters, comic failures, and a warm Christmas-hearted finish.
- Themes
- Perseverance, Being yourself, Christmas spirit
- Pacing
- Steady
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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.
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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.
Holiday Hilarity
A determined moose’s reindeer ambitions bring wry letters, comic failures, and a warm Christmas-hearted finish.
Come here for
- Wry letters from an eager would-be reindeer
- Comic persistence with a Christmas glow
Expect
- A picture-book tale of trying, failing, and shining as yourself
- Warm holiday humor for sharing
Where it sits
| Funny Stories | 94% |
|---|---|
| Deer, Moose & Caribou | 78% |
| Christmas & Advent | 59% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Deer, Moose & Caribou
- Christmas & Advent
- Funny Stories
- Authors
- Dev Petty, Mike Boldt
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- October 15, 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Perseverance · Being yourself · Christmas spirit
- Reading lane
- Deer, Moose & Caribou