Santa to the rescue! With help from the reindeer, of course.

I loved every moment of the fun, rhythmical read. The illustrations are colorful and show us Santa looking everywhere for his missing elves. As the story is being read -- seriously, it's a fun read -- children can offer ideas, of course, since Santa doesn't seem to be having much luck at first. As a former teacher, I loved that the first sign of something being wrong was the silence. Most adults quickly learn that when things are normally active and noisy, total silence is rarely a good sign. Children should also immediately enjoy the antics of the elves and funny looking reindeer. In other words, lots to like as we find out Santa isn't living in the dark ages, either. Good thing, too, as it helps him save his elves and some humans, too. The "back home again" illustrations are a hoot.

As noted, I thoroughly loved the fun, bouncy spirit of this story. Since I like to try read-aloud type books, well, aloud, I even read it aloud to the only one handy, my dog. Even she seemed to appreciate the rhythmic bounce of the lyrical story. So, four paws up and a tail wag from my Daisy dog. Santa, she'll leave her list by the fireplace. Thanks #NetGalley and #BooksGoSocial for sharing this fun tale with me. I think it may become an annual read, even if I no longer qualify as a child. Hey, us big kids like fun stories, too!

The writing was in rhyme and when I got to the end I wanted to keep on going. It had a great flow to it. It certainly felt like it went a lot quicker than some other books, which I took to be a positive sign. There wasn't a fixed rhyming pattern or set length of text, but this didn't seem to matter. Nothing felt forced or jarred.

The word difficulty varied, which meant that the book could grow with the child. As there were a lot of words on each page I would say that it was aimed at more confident readers.

The text was in a clear font with a couple of words picked out to be slightly bigger. The text was either black or white depending on the colour of the background. The colour of the background was based upon where the text was on the picture. The text was in a block on each page so you knew where to read (except on one page).

The pictures were great. They were bright and bold with a fair amount of detail, but not too much. They were certainly eye catching and entertaining.

Overall an amusing Christmas story and one that I enjoyed reading.

I enjoyed the book and the pictures with it. The text is written in rhyme, which I think is nice. The pictures were beautifully made and really gave an extra dimension to the book. The story itself was a little bit simple, maybe too simple.

My children and I loved this ebook!! Even though it’s a little early we all cuddled around and read this tonight!

They are now super excited for the holiday season! The story is precious and the artwork is superb!!! The only wished that we saw ALOT more elves! 😂❤️💚

Don’t pass this one this holiday season!

Thank you netgalley for the ebook in exchange for our honest review. My kiddos and I love when we get to do this together!

How wonderful to read another funny Christmas book by Rachel Hilz after her equally wonderful books Santa’s Lost Sleigh and Santa’s Lost Reindeer! The rhyming text is pure delight, but the illustrations steal the show. The colors red and blue pop off the page with goofy expressions on every character’s face. What an excellent holiday bedtime story to read aloud to young children!

SANTA’S LOST ELVES by Rachel Hilz is a children’s story akin to ‘The Night Before Christmas’ .


Told in ABCB rhyme scheme SANTA’S LOST ELVES focuses on the rescue of Santa’s Elves. Before the big night, the Elves go an a journey to the ski slopes where they will be stuck in the air when the ski-lift breaks down. With the help of Santa and his reindeer, the Elves will be rescued in time to deliver the presents around the world.

SANTA’S LOST ELVES is a story suited for children four to seven years of age with colorful images, and easy text except for a couple of more difficult words (maneuvered / task). A cute story told in the same rhyme and prose style of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ which should be familiar to most children.



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Cute little Christmas story that is perfect for my 2-year old! We loved all the rhyming and how catchy the words are. And the illustrations are bright and attractive and done really well! Particularly love how round and jolly Santa appears with skinny legs and ankles hehe.

Thank you so much to Spirit Frog Press / Booksgosocial and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

It’s almost time to deliver the presents but it’s too quiet in the pole, where have the elves gotten of too? Santa searches high and low to find where they had gone, and finds them needing his help.

This was an adorable and beautifully illustrated book, that was filled with humour and great rhymes. The elves were really funny, they always like to play and went off for one last ski and needed Santa to actually come rescue them, which was really funny.

I loved reading this book, it was written really well, you had so much to look at on each page, I liked that it was funny in many places from what was written to what was drawn. It was so much fun.

I loved reading this Christmas book, if you love reading holiday books with your children and like funny books then I recommend this one, it made me laugh, I loved every second of reading it and it was wonderful to look at.

"Santa's Lost Elves" by Rachel Hilz is a heartwarming and enchanting holiday tale that will surely capture the hearts of readers young and old. This delightful book weaves a magical narrative that takes you on a journey to the North Pole, where you'll meet a cast of endearing characters, including Santa Claus and his beloved elves.

Hilz's storytelling is simply enchanting. Her vivid descriptions of the North Pole and the lovable elves make it easy to visualize this wintery wonderland. The narrative unfolds with a perfect balance of suspense and charm, keeping readers engaged from beginning to end. It's a story that appeals to both children and adults, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas and the importance of kindness, teamwork, and the joy of giving.

The illustrations are equally captivating, adding an extra layer of magic to the story. They are beautifully rendered, bringing the characters and the snowy landscape to life.

"Santa's Lost Elves" is not just a holiday story; it's a timeless classic that can be enjoyed year after year. It's a heartwarming reminder that the holiday season is about more than just presents; it's about spreading love, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness. Rachel Hilz's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to rediscover the magic of Christmas.

What a precious book! The story is cute and a quick read. It keeps the reader entertained with a fun story line and bright, colorful illustrations. The rhyme and rhythm of the book make for an easy read for the adult as well…which makes for a wonderful read aloud book! I can absolutely see this becoming a family favorite to be read time and time again at Christmas!

I lo e childrens Christmas books. This one was funny, cute & a little cheesy. But overall I think kids will love it! Will Santa be able to save the elves In time? You'll have to read & see!
Great pictures, cute rhyming rhythm. Go get it today!

Guess it is getting near Christmas for us all.

For Santa it is too close and he has managed to misplace his Elves. In the past, Reindeer and even his Sleigh have been lost for a while, now his Elves have gone missing.

I simply loved the first indication for Santa that all was not well at the North Pole was the fact it was so quiet. Children, like my grandchildren will love the fun and play the Elves enjoy and will easily identify with them. Having run into trouble while off skiing it was reassuring that Santa was just a phone call away. Not mad, and ready to “fly” to their rescue.

Of course teamwork was employed and the reindeer were pressed into service before their big day. No-one moans and hopefully all will be well for Christmas Eve.

Again, the illustrations highlight the simple rhyming text, and the reindeer hanging out and having fun brought a smile to my face and giggles from the kids.

A delight and joy to read and share with others.