shares one elf's story about his love for his family and how all he really wants is to stay with his family forever. Get a rare glimpse inside the mind of an elf. Learn about his excitement as he waits to be promoted to scout, his feelings on being apart from his family most of the year, and how all he really wants for Christmas is to stay with them year-round. This rhyming children's picture book provides children the opportunity to choose to keep their elf as a family member and shares how they can make that permanent choice. Every year elves bring tremendous joy to families around the world. As children get older, the excitement wanes and parents begin searching for ways to bring closure to the tradition. Every elf parent has had a morning that they had to think on their feet when their child came and asked, "Why didn't the elf move? I didn't touch him!" This heartwarming book provides a graceful way for families to transition to the next chapter in their holiday traditions.