{"product_id":"elf-the-classic-illustrated-storybook","title":"Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKim Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator behind the Quirk Books Pop Classics series, including \n\u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHome Alone 2, The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoctor Who: The Runaway TARDIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. She has illustrated several other children's books, including \n\u003ci\u003eThe Great Puppy Invasion\u003c\/i\u003e (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), \n\u003ci\u003eBuilder Brothers: Big Plans \u003c\/i\u003e(HarperCollins, 2018), and \n\u003ci\u003eBoxitects \u003c\/i\u003e(Clarion Books, 2020), her author\/illustrator debut. Kim lives in Calgary, Alberta with her dog, Whisky, and husband, Eric. Visit her online at kimillustration.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The spirit of this hilarious and cheerful Christmas story is absolutely perfectly captured, and if you were looking for one book to place under the tree this year, this has to be it.\"\n\u003ci\u003e--Dad Suggests \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Now little fans of the movie starring Will Ferrell can enjoy Buddy's antics in this picture book that follows the movie story faithfully.\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for other books in the Pop Classics series: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.\"--Jami Ganz, \n\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smith's drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.\"--\n\u003ci\u003eSweety High\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.\"--\n\u003ci\u003eNeatorama\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Smith's art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.\"--\n\u003ci\u003eComics Worth Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.\"--\n\u003ci\u003eGeekDad\u003c\/i\u003e, on \n\u003ci\u003eThe X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\n\u003ci\u003eHome Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook\u003c\/i\u003e offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.\"--Pop Culture Insider, on \n\u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRediscover the beloved film and find the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for all ages!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShare the magic, laughter, and heart of a modern Christmas classic with the whole family. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eElf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook\u003c\/i\u003e brings Buddy the Elf's unforgettable holiday adventure to life in a beautifully illustrated picture-book format perfect for young readers, families, and fans of the beloved Christmas movie. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaised at the North Pole by Santa's elves, Buddy has always felt a little different. When he discovers he's actually human, he sets off on a journey to New York City to find his real father and spread a little Christmas cheer along the way. But as Buddy learns what it means to belong, he also discovers that kindness, optimism, and family can help save the holiday season. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing charming illustrations by Kim Smith, this heartwarming adaptation captures the humor, wonder, and holiday spirit that made \n\u003ci\u003eElf\u003c\/i\u003e a Christmas favorite for generations. Filled with memorable moments, festive adventure, and Buddy's joyful outlook on life, this picture book is perfect for annual family traditions, classroom holiday celebrations, and read-alouds on Christmas Eve. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture-book adaptation of the beloved holiday movie \u003ci\u003eElf\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful illustrations by bestselling Pop Classics artist Kim Smith \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect holiday read-aloud for families and classrooms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful gift for children of all ages, Christmas movie fans, and holiday-book collectors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading Buddy's story loud for all to hear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Smith, Kim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quirk Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-10-06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Holidays \u0026amp; Celebrations \/ Christmas \u0026amp; Advent|Juvenile Fiction \/ Media Tie-In|Juvenile Fiction \/ Humorous Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Christmas|Santa Claus|Fathers and sons|Elves|Christmas stories|Christmas fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683692201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781683692201\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67812448239897,"sku":"SP-9781683692201","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781683692201_spiral.png?v=1792050921","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/elf-the-classic-illustrated-storybook","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}