Sharon Orlopp's Reviews > The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

After reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever to my nephew, I learned how the Elf on the Shelf actually was designed to watch children’s behavior during the holidays and report news to Santa every day. Creepy is how Greg, the main character, describes Elf.

I had heard about Elf on the Shelf but did not know the Elf’s true purpose. The book, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, shares in a poetry format how the elf is a Santa spy.

The book has gorgeous artwork and the poetry rhythm and rhymes are well done. However, I agree with Greg that the whole concept is creepy and it is an interesting way to attempt to get children to behave.