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1. Cullen, Catherine Ann (2001). The magical, mystical, marvelous coat. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a young girl goes out searching for something new to see. Each day she encounters someone who needs the help of one of the six buttons on her magical coat. They are all grateful of the young girl's kindness and help. After helping each of them, her magic runs out on Sunday.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Clothing] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Elves] [Giants] [Giving] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Safety] [Sequence] [Ship] [Snake] [Storm] [Sun] [Swan] [Transportation] [Weather]

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2. Kellogg, Steven (1992). The christmas witch. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Gloria is in training to be a witch. She decides to quit to become a good witch. Then she decides to help the Pepperwills and Valdoons find peace. With the help of elves, her dream comes true.

Abstract provided by Colin Manly, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elves] [Fight] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Love] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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3. Krensky, Stephen (1998). How santa got his job. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Santa was not always the lovable gift giver we know him as today. He tried out many jobs starting when he was a young man including chimney sweep, postal worker, cook, zookeeper and circus performer before he found the job that was right for him. He only became the Santa we know and love after meeting the elves at the circus and going to their home where he suggested they work together to give gifts to people around the world on one special night a year.

Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Christmas] [Circus] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elves] [Emergency] [Food] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jealousy] [Mistake] [Night] [Overeating] [Overweight] [Polar Bear] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Reindeer] [Responsibilities] [Santa] [Teamwork] [Toys] [Zoo]

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4. Kvasnosky, Laura McGee (2000). Zelda and ivy one christmas. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Two sisters, Zelda and Ivy, can't wait for Christmas morning. Zelda hopes to get a lovely velvet evening gown while Ivy wishes for a princess Mimi doll with all the ballet accessories. The two sisters make a beautiful bracelet for their lovely elderly neighbor. The neighbor receives her christmas wish, but will Zelda and Ivy get their Christmas wish too?

Abstract provided by Amy Clinton for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Clothing] [Elves] [Fox] [Holidays] [Hope] [Presents] [Santa] [Teamwork] [Wish]

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5. Madden, Don (1966). Lemonade serenade or the thing in the garden. Chicago: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Woodrow and Miss Twig have cookies and lemonade every afternoon in Miss Twig's wild garden. One day, they hear a frightening noise. They discover a musical elf and soon invite him and his music to their afternoon party.

Abstract provided by Celia Thorton, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beverage] [Conflict Resolution] [Discovery] [Elves] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Imagination] [Music] [Mythical] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Party] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Mogensen, Jan (1991). The 46 little men. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Forty-six little men who live in a picture on a nursery wall find a way to climb off of the picture and enter the real world. After exploring the nursery and the outside world, the men make an unexpected return to the picture. (A Wordless Book).

Abstract provided by Sarah Leed, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Elves] [Exploration] [Fairy] [Fantasy] [Mythical]

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7. Novak, Matt (1993). The last christmas present. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Irwin is the smallest of Santa's elves, and everyone is always bossing him around. After Santa leaves to deliver the Christmas presents, Irwin discovers a forgotten present. Determined to deliver the present, he goes on the journey himself. He proves to Santa and everyone that he is the head elf.

Abstract provided by Monica Thumann, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Christmas] [Decision Making] [Elves] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Holidays] [Peer Resistance] [Presents] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Weather]

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8. Postma, Lidia (1979). The witch's garden. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co..

Abstract:
Curious children try to scare a witch out of her house. The witch just laughs, and they realize that she is a harmless lady who makes wonderful pancakes. But who are the mysterious elves who live in her garden?

Abstract provided by Amy Mandler, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [Elves] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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9. Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman//Sharmat, Craig (1996). Nate the great and the crunchy christmas. New York: Delacorte Press.

Abstract:
When Annie's dog, Fang, is unhappy, everyone is unhappy, especially Nate the Great. When Fang's Christmas mail turns up missing, Nate agrees to help solve the mystery of the missing card. Join Nate the Great in solving this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy Christmas.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bones] [Christmas] [Dog] [Elves] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Helping] [Holidays] [Investigation] [Letters] [Lost] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Show] [Weather] [Winter]

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10. Shub, Elizabeth (1979). Seeing is believing. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
As a child, Tom is tricked by a leprechaun. As an adult, Tom is a married man who has a run in with Pisky who try to steal his horse. This time, Tom is not tricked.

Abstract provided by Jason Grant, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Challenges] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Deception] [Elves] [Magic] [Mythical] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Stevenson, James (1996). The oldest elf. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Elwyn, Santa's oldest elf, enjoys making toys for all the little girls and boys. Unfortunately, this year Elwyn is too late in finishing his toys, and Santa has already left for the North Pole. Luckily, Blitzen, the oldest reindeer, takes Elwyn and his toys and delivers them.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Christmas] [Elves] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giving] [Holidays] [Reindeer] [Sadness] [Santa] [Toys]

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12. Yolen, Jane (1990). Elfabet. Canada: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
An elf, an activity, flowers, animals, and objects represent each letter of the alphabet.

Abstract provided by Kelley Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Elves] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Plants] [Play]

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