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Top Elf Books for Kids: Magical Christmas Reads They’ll Love!

Top Elf Books for Kids! Magical Christmas Read They'll Love!


Discover the best elf books for kids this Christmas! From heartwarming tales to festive adventures, these magical stories will spark holiday joy and imagination. We’ve rounded up the most adorable elf books for bedtime stories for kids that will make the holidays extra special.

Top Elf Books for Kids! Magical Christmas Read They'll Love!
  • Picture Books About Elves
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Elf Books for Kids

There are so many delightful books about Santa’s special helpers—the elves! These tiny, mischievous, and hardworking helpers of Santa bring joy and excitement to kids of all ages.

To make your holiday season even more magical, we’ve compiled the ultimate collection of elf-themed books for kids to enjoy this Christmas. Many of these titles are also featured in our 100 Must-Read Christmas Books!

One of my favorite ways to celebrate the season with students is by introducing books about elves and the many ways they help others. A special tradition we have is welcoming our Kindness Elves. If you’d like to start this tradition, check out our free printable Kindness Elves Letters and our 24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Calendar to spread the holiday spirit!

Another fun way is to introduce Elf on the Shelf. Here’s a few funny elf on the shelf ideas that will make your whole family laugh this holiday.

Now, let’s dive into the best elf books for kids and spark some holiday joy!

Picture Books About Elves

How to Catch an Elf
The Story of the Kindness Elves
The Littlest Elf

How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Story of the Kindness Elves by Anna Ranson (Listen to Read Aloud)

Elf on the Shelf Night Before Christmas
The Elf on the Shelf
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The Elf on the Shelf: Night Before Christmas by Chanda A. Bell (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition by Carol V. Aebersold & Chandra A. Bell (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Elf on the Shelf: Don’t Touch That Elf! by Chanda A. Bell

The Elf on the Shelf Search and Find by Elf on the Shelf

The Elf on the Shelf in Case of Elftastrophe by Chanda A. Bell

Elf Pets: A Saint Bernard Tradition

Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition (Listen to Read Aloud)

Elf Pets: an Artic Fox Tradition

The Elf Abet
We're Going on an Elf Chase
Elf

The Elfabet: Christmas Elf Picture Book by Clifford Maledon

We’re Going On An Elf Chase by Martha Mumford (Listen to Read Aloud)

Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith (Listen to Read Aloud)

There's an Elf in Your Book
I Spy Christmas Elves
There's No Such Thing as Elves

There’s an Elf in Your Book by Tom Fletcher (Listen to Read Aloud)

I Spy Elves by Marlies Larch

There’s No Such Thing as… Elves by Lucy Rowland (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Twelve Elves of Christmas
Memoirs of an Elf
The Secret World of Santa's Elves

The Twelve Elves of Christmas by Day Evie

Memoirs of an Elf by Devin Scillian (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Secret World of Santa’s Elves by Melissa Frazier

Clyde the Good Elf
12 Little Elves Visit Books

Santa’s Lost Elves by Rachel Hilz (Listen to Read Aloud)

Clyde: The Good Inside Elf by Grace Beeley

12 Little Elves Visit Series by Trish Madson (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Shelf Elf
The Christmas Elf and the Magic of Kindness
The Little Red Elf

The Shelf Elf by Jackie Mims Hopkins (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Christmas Elf and the Magic of Kindness by Marcy Kelman (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Little Red Elf by Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Listen to Read Aloud)

An Elf Erased My Picture (Draw in Your Story) by Kelley Donner (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Christmas Selfie Contest by Make Believe Ideas Ltd. (Listen to Read Aloud)

Ten Little Elves by Mike Brownlow (Listen to Read Aloud)

20 Elves at Bedtime
Santa's Toy Shop
Elf in the House

Twenty Elves at Bedtime by Mark Sperring

Santa’s Toy Shop (Little Golden Book) by Al Dempster (Listen to Read Aloud)

Elf in the House by Ammi-Joan Paquette (Listen to Read Aloud)

Little Elfie One
The Elf Who Couldn't Read
Steve the Christmas Elf

Little Elfie One by Pamela Jane

The Elf Who Couldn’t Read by Sonica Ellis (Listen to Read Aloud)

Steve the Christmas Elf by Billy Dunne

The Night After Christmas
The Littlest Christmas Elf
How to Trick a Christmas Elf

The Night After Christmas by Kes Gray Listen to Read Aloud

The Little Christmas Elf (Little Golden Book) by Nikki Shannon Smith (Listen to Read Aloud)

How to Trick a Christmas Elf by Sue Fliess (Listen to Read Aloud)

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Ten Little Christmas Elves

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe (Listen to Read Aloud)

The Elves and the Shoemaker by Tiger Tales

The Elves and the Shoemaker by Jacob Grimm & Jim Lamarche (Listen to Read aloud)

Peppa and the Christmas Elf
Pig the Elf

Plume: Christmas Elf by Tania McCartney

Peppa and the Christmas Elf (Peppa Pig) by Scholastic (Listen to Read Aloud)

Pig the Elf (Pig the Pug) by Aaron Blabey (Listen to Read Aloud)

We're Going on an Elf Hunt
Elves are the Worst
In Case of Elftastrophe!

Elves Are the Worst! by Alex Willan (Listen to Read Aloud)

We’re Going On An Elf Hunt by Clare Fennell

Ten Little Christmas Elves: A Counting Storybook by Amanda Sobotka

Uncle Si the Christmas Elf by Si Robertson (Listen to Read Aloud)

If Your Best Friend is an Elf by Adam Wallace (Listen to Read Aloud)

Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Calendar for Kids

DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS KINDNESS CALENDAR

Chapter books About Elves

A Boy Called Christmas
Clarice Bean Think Like an Elf
Top Elf

A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf by Lauren Child

Top Elf by Caleb Huett

Diary of a Christmas Elf
Secrets of a Christmas Elf
Adventures of a Christmas Elf

Diary of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller

Secrets of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller

Adventures of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller

Trouble in Toyland - Elf Academy
Reindeer Games - Elf Academy
Happy Santa Day - Elf Academy

Easy Read Books About Elves

Trouble in Toyland (Elf Academy) by Alan Katz

Reindeer Games (Elf Academy) by Alan Katz

Happy Santa Day! (Elf Academy) by Alan Katz

That's Not My Elf
The Christmas Elf Countdown
What Are Santa's Elves Made Of?

Board books About Elves

That’s Not My Elf by Fiona Watt

The Christmas Elf Countdown! by Random House

What Are Santa’s Elves Made Of? by Becky Davies

All By My Elf: A Festive Touch-and-Feel Book by Jeffrey Burton

With these delightful elf books, your child’s holiday season will be filled with wonder, laughter, and the magic of Christmas! So grab a cozy blanket, some hot cocoa, and dive into these magical reads with your kids this Christmas!

What are your family’s favorite holiday books? Share your recommendations in the comments below!

You may also enjoy these holiday activities…

Kindness Elves in front of Christmas tree lit with lights sharing kindness elves letters for child
The Ultimate List of Christmas Books for Kids!
24 Random Acts for Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar for Kids

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