Elmore the Christmas Moose

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa's reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the cominc minds of the the duo that brought you I Don't Want to Be a Frog and Don't Eat Bees.

Dear Mr. Claus,

I am writing to apply for the temporary Christmas reindeer position . . .

When Santa places a job listing in the North Pole newspaper for a replacement reindeer, Elmore the moose eagerly applies. Sure, he can't actually, you know . . . fly, but how hard could it be??

In scene after scene of hilariously dedicated trying . . . and failing, Elmore perseveres in his dream to become a part of Santa's trusted team. Young readers will love Elmore's wry, funny letters to Santa as he continues on his quest. And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself. 

Families at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.

About the Author

DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don't Eat Bees, Claymates, Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!, and How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, two dogs, and a snake named Boots.

Author Residence: Albany, CA

MIKE BOLDT lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife, three children, a dog, and a few cats. His books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Find Fergus, Bad Dog, Don't Eat Bees, and the New York Times bestseller Just One Bite by Camila Alves McConaughey and Adam Mansbach.

Illustrator Hometown:Edmonton, Alberta