Part of the Elmore the Moose Series

Elmore and the Big Christmas Rescue

Hardcover

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

Elmore the Moose is back in a sweet and hilarious Christmas story about believing in yourself, even when under pressure. This adorable and funny picture book comes from the comic team that brought you I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and Don’t Eat Bees.

Ho ho ho . . . achoo! Santa is out with a cold . . . just days before Christmas! When Mrs. Claus shuffles him away on a warm vacation, Santa must choose a replacement to look after all the Christmas planning. Could Elmore the Moose be up for the job?

Elmore soon finds that his new responsibilities are overwhelming. The elves are angry and the reindeer are out of control! But just as Christmas looks like it will be a flop, Santa shows Elmore his confidence and appreciation, encouraging his unlikely young apprentice to rise to the occasion.

Young readers will love Elmore’s desperate, funny letters to Santa as he tries to handle the chaos. And they will come away with a happy lesson in believing in yourself as they watch Elmore learn to trust his abilities.

Families will love snuggling up (and giggling!) together with this hilarious holiday tale that’s full of heart.

★ "Children will learn about problem-solving and being ­oneself as Elmore tries to ­motivate the ­reindeer to exercise and get along with the elves as they go about their routines." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A bustling, jolly holiday read." —Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 9780593518052 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 28, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780593518076 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 28, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Dev Petty

DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Don’t Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two cats. Visit Dev online at devpetty.com and on Twitter at @devpetty.

Mike Boldt

MIKE BOLDT is a New York Times bestselling children’s book creator who 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, Elmore the Christmas Moose, Don’t Eat Bees, Don’t Trust Cats, Find Fergus, Bad Dog, and the New York Times bestseller Just Try One Bite by Camila Alves McConaughey and Adam Mansbach. Follow Mike on Twitter at @MikeBoldt and on Instagram at @thatmikeboldt, and learn more about Mike at mikeboldt.ca.

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