Buy new:
To see product details, add this item to your cart.
FREE Returns
Ships from: Amazon
Sold by: Tedoo
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Registries. Please try again.
Create
{imgTag}
{registryName}
Select a gift tag
Create gift tags
Gift tags group items on your list. Make it easy for guests to find a gift, create tags to group items however you choose - name, room, item type, color, etc.
Gift Tags can be seen by anyone viewing your gift list.
Are you sure you want to delete the gift tag ?
Any items on your gift list with this gift tag will become untagged.

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error in retrieving your gitf tags. Please try again.
Other Sellers on Amazon
Added
Sold by: Sonic Selection
Sold by: Sonic Selection
(10 ratings)
80% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: Service First Media
Sold by: Service First Media
(7006 ratings)
95% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: Dad & Lad Books LLC
Sold by: Dad & Lad Books LLC
(25 ratings)
80% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 15,918 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

Purchase options and add-ons

  • A timeless Christmas classic the whole family fan enjoy
  • The Elf on the Shelf comes in light skin and dark skin boy and girl scout elves
  • #1 national bestseller with over 2.5 million copies sold
  • Touted as "the best thing since The Night before Christmas"
  • A Scout Elf skirt is available, sold separately

Frequently bought together

$24.49
Sold by Tedoo and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Choose items to buy together.

Product information

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here

Feedback

The

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition


Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?

/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Product Description

Product Description

The Elf on the Shelf : A Christmas Tradition Blue-Eyed Boy Light Tone Scout Elf

From the Manufacturer

Year after year, children and adults alike are baffled by the mystery of how Santa really knows who's been naughty or nice. After much urging by the elves and Mrs. Claus, Santa has allowed his biggest secret to be revealed in The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. At the start of each Christmas season, the elf appears to serve as Santa's eyes and ears, traveling back to the North Pole each and every night to make a detailed report of the day's activities. This keepsake gift set includes a light skin, blue eyed boy North Pole pixie scout elf and a hardbound watercolor picture book. Children can register their elf online to receive an official adoption certificate and a special letter from Santa.

Important information

Legal Disclaimer

Book is in excellent condition. Hardcover with dustcover. No writing or highlighting. Thanks for looking,


From the manufacturer

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy
the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

Children around the world adore the tradition of a Scout Elf who comes to visit and delivers nightly reports to Santa throughout the Christmas season. It’s how Santa crafts his Nice List! Each morning the Scout Elf lands in a new spot in your home, creating a delightful game of Christmas hide-and-seek. Watch your kids light up as they search for your Scout Elf every morning!

How the Tradition Works

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy

the elf on the shelf,christmas elf,elf toy

the elf on the shelf,christmas elf, elf toy

Adopt

Santa set up official adoption centers online and in stores throughout the world so you can adopt the perfect elf for your family. Each box set comes with a beautiful storybook that explains the tradition and the work Scout Elves do for Santa.

Name

When you give your elf a name, they receive Christmas Magic that enables them to fly back and forth to the North Pole each night. Scout Elves make your season magical with a direct connection to Santa.

Seek

Wake up each morning and race to find the exciting new spot where your elf has landed! Sometimes, Scout Elves create unique – or even silly! – scenes to add extra joy and laughter to your Christmas season.

A fun Christmas tradition for the whole family!

the elf on the shelf,christmas elf, elf toy

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy, elf clothing

the elf on the shelf, elf pets, plush toy, plush animal, elf christmas, christmas plus

The Real Scout Elf from Santa!

Santa’s Official Scout Elves:

  • Come with a storybook
  • Wear a red-and-white suit
  • Are always nice
  • Match the personality of their family
  • Return to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to prepare for next year (Sometimes Santa gives permission for a special visit throughout the year!)

More Ways to Celebrate!

Claus Couture Collection and Scout Elves at Play

Scout Elves love to show off their unique personalities in Claus Couture Collection clothing, specially designed each year by Mrs. Claus. To deck the halls and carry out their playful capers each day, Scout Elves adore using the clever tools and easy scenes from Scout Elves at Play.

Santa’s Cuddly Helpers

Elf Pets:

Scout Elves’ best pals are the adorable Elf Pets, Santa’s adoptable helpers sent from the North Pole to serve as year-round companions for kids, who can hug, love and play with them. All Elf Pets come with their own hardbound storybook explaining exactly how they help Santa build the faith, hope and love that keep Christmas magical.

Scout Elves in Action!

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, elf toy

the elf on the shelf, christmas elf, toy elf

What's in the box

  • - A beautifully illustrated hardbound children’s book
  • One of Santa’s special scout elves
  • Looking for specific info?

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    15,918 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the entertainment value, appearance and tradition of the product. They mention it's a great tradition, perfect way to start a Christmas tradition and a perfect gift for a young child. They also like the missing parts, and quality. However, some customers report issues with the durability of the box.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    511 customers mention433 positive78 negative

    Customers like the quality of the toy. For example, they say it's nice, sturdy, and just as described. Some mention that the elf is decent quality, but you can see all the glue lines and cheap stitching. That said, most are happy with the product and the storybook that comes with it.

    "...Included in the very sturdy and reusable box is the elf and a colorful, hardcover storybook which explains in a rhyming, storytelling manner how to..." Read more

    "...It will just a little wonder, magic, fun to the holiday season...." Read more

    "...For the product...The package is comes in is sturdy and is nice to keep everything together in. The Elf is made very durable!..." Read more

    "It is like new and a good product" Read more

    255 customers mention255 positive0 negative

    Customers find the entertainment value of the elf to be awesome, great, and fun for the whole family. They also say it's a cute idea and a great way to merge fun Christmas traditions with Christian beliefs. Customers also mention that it'll be fun to place him in different areas and move him around over night.

    "...Overall, I think this is a great activity for families and I felt it was very reasonably priced for the amount of fun we had...." Read more

    "...It will just a little wonder, magic, fun to the holiday season...." Read more

    "...I feel like it's a great way to merge the fun Christmas traditions with our Christian beliefs and offer the Children a special tradition they will..." Read more

    "...The story was cute and the kids loved it. I should also note that even the scheptical 7 year old believed it...." Read more

    226 customers mention201 positive25 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the toy. They say it's cute, easy to read, and a cute tradition. They also say the presentation is too cute and makes a perfect gift. Customers also mention that the facial complexion is now more natural, and the head is more round.

    "...The storybook is a beautiful hardcover with colorful pictures and the book reads like a rhyme...." Read more

    "...It's a cute and easy read! My boys love the book so much we read it every night before bedtime!..." Read more

    "...She didn't quite understand until about the second day. But the book is cute and really starts the Christmas magic for the season...." Read more

    "Very great packaging and can with a cute book explaining the whole story behind th elf!..." Read more

    183 customers mention183 positive0 negative

    Customers find the Elf on the Shelf to be a great idea for littles and an excellent gift for a young child. They say it's clever and perfect to do with your children. Customers also say it makes Christmas more magical for them, and that it'll be able to help them bond with their kids.

    "...the product...The package is comes in is sturdy and is nice to keep everything together in. The Elf is made very durable!..." Read more

    "...I know some people hate the concept, but I think it’s a clever way to get the kids to be on their best behavior and also to get them excited for..." Read more

    "...This is perfect for kids and really helped me get my son into Christmas, my favorite holiday. I think we read the book every single night...." Read more

    "...something you use only 1 month out of a year and it is keeping the little guy being good because he knows that elf is going back every day telling..." Read more

    118 customers mention118 positive0 negative

    Customers find the tradition of the product to be great. They say it gets the whole family interacting, and is a perfect way to start a Christmas tradition. Customers also say it stimulates the spirit of Christmas, and creates the Christmas magic. They also say the product is able to bring nostalgia into your home, and a creative way to countdown to Christmas.

    "...But the book is cute and really starts the Christmas magic for the season...." Read more

    "I bought these for my grandsons. It's great to bring them out after Thanksgiving! They report to Santa on the kids behavior...." Read more

    "...Comes with a book that we dated and named, it makes for good memories, so that alone is priceless...." Read more

    "...Well made. And my family and I love the story book! Great tradition that we will continue for years to come!" Read more

    72 customers mention52 positive20 negative

    Customers like that the product comes with a book that tells the story of Elf on the Shelf. They also say the book is nice, hard cover, and thick paper. Customers also appreciate that it comes in a case that keeps the elf and book safe all year. They say it's great for gift giving.

    "...The Elf is made very durable! The book that comes with it is NICE! It's a hard cover and the pages are a think paper...." Read more

    "...The item was in good quality condition and came with a book to read to our child...." Read more

    "...simply a very low quality elf (who doesn’t have legs) and the rest of the box is empty...." Read more

    "...I also love that it comes in a pretty box, which is great for gift giving...." Read more

    191 customers mention109 positive82 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the toy. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll be a little overpriced.

    "...think this is a great activity for families and I felt it was very reasonably priced for the amount of fun we had...." Read more

    "...Also, the price is pretty outrageous, especially for a floppy and not so well made toy elf...." Read more

    "...And this product is a memory. Not a gift. Priceless" Read more

    "...It’s still pretty pricy for what you get but in the end it was worth it." Read more

    46 customers mention5 positive41 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the toy. They mention that the box is ripped, stained, and damaged when they received it. The inside binding on the book is damaged, and the head of the elf ripped off. The hinge of the box was a little damaged, but the book and the elves seem to be in great condition.

    "...elf is the same basic felt material as the one I had as a kid so not super durable but the kids aren’t supposed to play with it anyway...." Read more

    "It came in the mail very quickly. The hinge of the box was a little damaged but the book and the elf seem to be in great condition...." Read more

    "The item was as expected except for the decorative box was torn on one side...." Read more

    "Only reason for the four stars is because the storage box it comes with was slightly damaged (corner bent and rim ripped) but other than that we are..." Read more

    George the Elf, Claus Intelligence Agency Operative
    5 Stars
    George the Elf, Claus Intelligence Agency Operative
    George the Elf arrived promptly at the end of November. The book that he brought with him helped our daughter (almost 3 years old) get acquainted with Santa's intelligence operative. After arriving on the first night, George began his mission to spy on our daughter and ensure the big Jolly guy had the information he needed to determine if our daughter was naughty or nice...Every night, he left our location to quickly relay info the Santa and the Claus Intelligence Agency. Each morning, much to the surprise of our daughter, he would be found somewhere conversing with her toys (and closest confidants) or, most commonly, creating a little mischief. I personally believe this was a way of testing our daughter to see which side of the list she would be on. Luckily, our daughter seemed to have passed these tests with flying colors, because it appears that George called in for air cover on Christmas Eve, judging by the gifts that Santa brought.Overall, we were a little worried that our daughter was not quite ready for her very own operative, but we were pleasantly surprised at how much she talked about George. We'll welcome George back into our home next year, but I'm going to need to have a little conversation with him about the toothpaste on the bathroom mirror...
    Thank you for your feedback
    Sorry, there was an error
    Sorry we couldn't load the review

    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2015
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    12 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    19 people found this helpful
    Report

    Top reviews from other countries

    Translate all reviews to English
    Aradia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Artikel
    Reviewed in Germany on December 20, 2022
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Cornelia van der Hout
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un encanto
    Reviewed in Spain on July 27, 2021
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Tt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ogni bimbo dovrebbe averlo
    Reviewed in Italy on May 7, 2021
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Alita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito, lo recomiendo
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 28, 2019
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    Deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pour prolongé la magie de noel
    Reviewed in France on April 19, 2017
    Style: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionVerified Purchase
    4 people found this helpful
    Report