The Winter Elf speaks to familiar feelings from childhood, especially those of fear and grief, but also of love and security. It’s Christmas time, and Clara Rose is grieving the absence of her mother who is hospitalized. The resulting family stress leaves the child feeling lost and alone. In response, she keeps her worries and tears silent, trying hard to be a 'good little girl' and not call attention to herself. When an odd but proper English elf shows up in her yard one snowy night, the little girl sees her sacrifice of self in a new light as she learns the importance of embracing her pain and opening up with those who love her. Clara discovers that it is only through sharing her hurts and hopes that her heart can find healing. The Winter Elf revisits the nostalgic enchantment of wintertime and fairytales. Reading the tale aloud, families connect and bond in the cozy evening hours before bed and learn with Clara Rose the importance of sharing one’s heart, hurt, and hope.

Bedtime Stories: Elfie the Elf’s Winter Adventures Magical Christmas Tales for Kids (Ages 3-6) Get ready for cozy nights by the fire with Elfie, a lovable and curious elf who embarks on magical winter adventures in this enchanting Christmas bedtime stories. Perfect for children ages 4-6, these calming, short bedtime stories for kids are designed to help wind down and drift into peaceful sleep while sparking their imaginations. Inside, your little ones will join Elfie on her festive quests in collection of Christmas tales: · The Elf’s Mysterious Snowflakes: Discover how snowflakes hold the magic of children’s dreams. · Elfie’s Starlit Journey: Help a lost starling find its way back home under a twinkling sky. · The Gingerbread House Mission: Follow Elfie as she builds the most magnificent gingerbread house for Mrs. Claus, with a little help from some furry friends. These heartwarming Christmas bedtime stories bring together themes of friendship, kindness, and imagination, all wrapped up in the magic of winter holidays. With each story, children will learn valuable life lessons while enjoying the adventures of Elfie and her delightful friends. Whether it’s a quick, 5-minute read before bed or part of a soothing bedtime routine, this collection of Christmas stories will captivate both children and parents alike. Filled with holiday joy and winter magic, Elfie the Elf’s Winter Adventures is the perfect addition to your kids bedtime stories collection. Encourage your children to dream big, embrace their creativity, and fall asleep with smiles on their faces as they join Elfie in a world full of fantasy, adventure, and festive fun. Features: · Ideal for ages 4-6 · Perfect for sleepy-time, bedtime routines, and Christmas reading · Promotes calm, relaxation, and sweet dreams · Short, quick stories for easy reading · A great Christmas gift for young readers

The spellbinding sequel to Tom Fletcher's bestselling magical adventure, The Christmasaurus. 'She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,' whispered Santa Claus. 'Which is surprising, because Christmas itself would not exist without her. She is older than time itself, yet still as young as tomorrow. She is known only as the Winter Witch.' One year has passed since William Trundle's incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. Now, William is swept back to the magical North Pole, where he meets the mysterious, icy Winter Witch - whose power to control time allows Santa Claus to make the long journey all around the world every Christmas Eve. And when they learn that the fate of Christmas itself hangs in the balance, William and the Christmasaurus must work with the Winter Witch to protect it... Full of magic and music, humour and heart, and a friendship like no other, The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch is the most enchanting Christmas read for the whole family by Tom Fletcher, star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

Lorraine Hellier returns with The Elf Quest, the sequel to The Elf King (Matador, 2017). Sweet Pea embarks on a quest, to find the Wilderness Elf clan and trade their own Moon Lake silver for the moonstones that her brother, Bay Leaf, must present to Clementine at their wedding ceremony. Sweet Pea is also tasked with finding out what happened to the human baby exchanged for Clementine, the elf changeling, whom the human couple raised as their own child. Sweet Pea’s journey takes her though the woods where she meets the Wood Elf clan. These ecological elves welcome her at their camp, but cannot help with her quest. As Sweet Pea continues her journey, she is offered support and encouragement from her ancestors through an enchanted book. Sweet Pea’s search leads her to a clan of Wilderness Elves, whose chief is a brutal and cruel Elf King. Will she succeed in her quest to find the moonstones? And what other surprises are in store as she discovers what happened to the baby exchanged for an elf?