The elf on the shelf a christmas tradition book only since its launch in 2005 the elf on the shelfr has captured the hearts of children everywhere who have embraced the magic of adopting their very own scout elf sent by santa claus. The original elf on the shelf set includes a magical scout elf from the north pole and a beautiful childrens story book all in a keepsake gift box when you adopt this special elf and name him he receives his christmas magic and can fly to the north pole but only when all girls and boys are sound asleep. Elf on the shelftm by carol aebersold this book is part of my personal library 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. The elf on the shelf a christmas tradition hard cover book only girl version 1499 free shipping almost gone the elf on the shelf a christmas tradition boy elf with book 2000 457 shipping the elf on the shelf a christmas tradition book excellent 796 289 shipping the elf on the shelf a christmas tradition book blue . What is the elf on the shelf r the elf on the shelf r is a fun filled christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children everywhere who welcome home one of santas scout elves each holiday season the magical scout elves help santa manage his nice list by taking note of a familys christmas adventures and reporting back to santa at the north pole nightly each morning the scout elf returns to its family and perches in a new spot waiting for someone to spot them