Little Elfie One: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids―Great for Holiday and Christmas Reading or Gifting

Little Elfie One: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids―Great for Holiday and Christmas Reading or Gifting

From carolers to snowmen to stars, everyone's favorite Christmas characters sing, shiver, and shine their way through the North Pole in this festive holiday twist on the beloved nursery rhyme "Over in the Meadow," perfect for fans of Snowmen at Night . Author Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning have created a delicious Christmas treat for readers to enjoy. Way up in the North Where the reindeer run A big mommy elf Called her little elfie one. "Santa comes tomorrow!" "Hooray!" cried the one. And he leaped and he laughed Where the reindeer run. PreS-Gr 2—This variation on the popular and catchy classic children's rhyme "Over in the Meadow" changes the location to "way up in the North" and attempts to inspire the holiday spirit using many characters frequently associated with Christmas (elves, carolers, gingerbread men, etc.) and some who don't have a direct tie-in (mice, polar bears, cats). It's easy to get caught up in the sing-song rhythm, but some of the vocabulary gives it an odd ring. The gingerbread daddy has "little gingies three" and "old mommy polar" has "little polies five." Manning's watercolors are brimming with energy and humor in a seemingly slapdash style reminiscent of David Catrow. Without exception, the characters are alive and engaged in their own antics. VERDICT A lighthearted, nonreligious read-aloud for the younger set.—Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library Manning's illustrations are simply irresistible, with appealing characters and strong compositions on each spread...this special story will be read or sung over in the library, over in the classroom, and over in the family room, next to the Christmas tree."-- Kirkus Reviews In recent years, many picture books have used the structure, rhythm, and cadence of the old counting rhyme beginning "Over in the meadow," but few writers have come up with a version that works as well as this cheerful text, or one that ties up so well in the end. Capturing the upbeat tone of Jane's verse, Manning's lovely watercolor illustrations are brimming with warmth, spontaneity, and joy. A magical visit to Santa's home base on Christmas Eve."-- Booklist "Santa's eight elves and nine reindeer bring the tale to a cheery close on Christmas Eve" Publisher's Weekly Way up in the North Where the reindeer run A big mommy elf Called her little elfie one. "Santa comes tomorrow!" "Hooray!" cried the one. And he leaped and he laughed Where the reindeer run. From carolers to snowmen to stars, everyone's favorite Christmas characters sing, shiver, and shine their way through the North Pole in this festive holiday twist on the beloved nursery rhyme "Over in the Meadow." Author Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning have created a delightful new Christmas classic for readers young and old. Pamela Jane is the author of more than 25 picture books and chapter books for children, including Little Goblins Ten, also illustrated by Jane Manning, and Noelle of the Nutcracker , illustrated by Jan Brett. Pamela is also of Pride and Prejudice and Kitties: A Cat-Lover's Romp Through Jane Austen's Classic. Her memoir An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story will be published in February 2016.