Children can talk to their special visitors, though Scout Elves can only listen and never speak to humans. Only parents are allowed to touch them or else they’ll lose their magic — and what's the fun in that? Unlike Elf on the Shelf, who is loses his or her magical powers when touched, this pet is designed to be hugged, cuddled and snuggled by children and is sure to be a hit with children who love their elf. Box set includes a hardbound children’s book and a snuggly fox cub wearing a magical snow globe with glow-in-the-dark snow An Elf's Story". The Elf on the Shelf. Archived from the original on November 7, 2013 . Retrieved December 4, 2013. The Believe in Your Elf - Elf on the Shelf puzzle features a magical Scout Elf’s take-off from the busy North Pole during Christmas time.

There are years where we don’t always feel the holiday spirit so strongly and even a couple years where we didn’t decorate, but Stitch and Claude are always making mischief,” Stew tells TODAY.com. Elf on the Shelf is a book the whole family will enjoy. Each set comes with a book and a cute little Elf. Each Elf will gain his magic once he/she has been given a name. The names are as individual as the kids that the elves belong too and naming them is half the fun.

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Draw, flip, and swap cards, collecting Santa’s Sleigh and all the Elf Pets Reindeer cards to win the game. Decades later, Carol and Chanda turned this charming family tradition into the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition," which was illustrated by Coë Steinwart. With the support of their family — in particular Christa and her marketing expertise — the book and accompanying Scout Elf figure debuted at a book signing in Marietta, Georgia, in 2005. The Claus Couture Collection ® features clothing and accessories for The Elf on the Shelf Scount Elves exclusively designed by Mrs. Claus. The chic and trendy wardrobe of Elf on the Shelf clothes allows these North Pole helpers to show off their unique personalities and create fun new moments of surprise for their families to discover each day. Fashion-savvy Scout Elves anxiously await Mrs. Claus' new designs each year! Fun family board game for children aged 5+ as well as grown-ups featuring your favourite Elf on the Shelf characters! The chic and trendy wardrobe of Elf on the Shelf clothes allows these North Pole helpers to show off their unique personalities and create fun new moments of surprise for their families to discover each day. Fashion-savvy Scout Elves anxiously await Mrs. Claus' new designs each year!

Designed by Mrs. Claus just for the Scout Elves and Elf Pets—this fabulous mix-and-match dress-up gear allows your North Pole pals to show their style in so many ways! Let your Elf sail on into your home in a hot air balloon. Create a mini world of 3D fun in your home with this inflatable balloon and basket kit. You can buy Santa's official Scout Elf now in time for the festive season, then all that will be left is to name your Scout Elf. Plus, there's a range of elf clothing, accessories and props (some of which you'll see below) that can help to create fun new scenes and moments around the home. You can also buy a cuddly, plush toy version of Elf on the Shelf for extra elf magic.The Claus Couture Collection ® features clothing and accessories for The Elf on the Shelf Scount Elves exclusively designed by Mrs. Claus. The chic and trendy wardrobe of Elf on the Shelf clothes allows these North Pole helpers to show off their unique personalities and create fun new moments of surprise for their families to discover each day. Fashion-savvy Scout Elves anxiously await Mrs. Claus' new designs each year!

The Elf on the Shelf was written in 2004 by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. Bell suggested they write a book about an old tradition of an elf sent from Santa who came to watch over children at Christmas time. [2] Aebersold's other daughter, Christa Pitts, was recruited by the family to share her expertise in sales and marketing. Together, the trio devoted the next three years to promoting their self-published book and attending book signings and trade shows. a b c Hank Stuever (November 24, 2011). "CBS's 'Elf on the Shelf': Unwarranted Christmas surveillance techniques". The Washington Post . Retrieved August 25, 2013. [ dead link] This beloved family tradition has captured the hearts of children everywhere who embrace the magic of having a Scout Elf who reports to Santa each night during the holidays. This boxed set has everything needed to make lasting Christmas memories! Children will delight in finding where elf has moved to each morning and adults will love being creative with the scenes that can be created with elf in your home in the countdown to Christmas The story ends on Christmas Day, with the elf leaving to stay with Santa for the rest of the year, until the following Christmas season.Sure, it may be all fun and games, but there are still some official rules that everyone should follow, including: