Always the Elf

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, LDSFiles.com Teen Staff Writer

Always the Elf Story by Kimberly Jensen, Illustrations by Glenn Harmon. Published by Cedar Fort.

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For her school play, Tasia is picked to be the elf - again. She would have much rather been the ballerina like Katie or the teddy bear like Brianna. They get to wear frilly costumes. But all Tasia gets is a "too-large-for-her-head" green felt hat. Her mom helps her see the importance of the crumpled green hat and her role as an elf by telling her a story taking her to a world full of buttons, fabric and the true meaning of Christmas.

This book is a wonderful bedtime story and a delightful Christmas tale. The book is a little long, so kids younger than three years old might have a hard time paying attention to the whole story. I didn't find it much of a problem though, and I read it to several different age groups. "Always the Elf" is a richly detailed story that captivates audiences around 3-7 years of age, but I enjoyed it too! I highly recommend this book.