Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf

"A warm and bustling Christmas story: 'exceptionordinarily' joyful." --Kirkus Reviews

Clarice Bean loves Christmas, and she's determined to spread tidings of joy in every possible way. That means assisting a friend in need, stepping in at the Christmas concert, helping out at home, and making cards to send the neighbors (no matter how unfriendly they are). But as hard as Clarice tries to spread the good cheer, it becomes clear that this holiday season will look different for the Tuesday family. Mom and Dad are too exhausted to even think of hosting their usual big gathering, decorating the tree turns into an evening of calamities, and the dog eats the turkey. But as they say, good things fall apart so better things can fall together. Maybe Clarice's creative problem-solving--and some surprise help--can inspire the Tuesdays to embrace the holiday mishaps and enjoy a day better than anyone imagined! Lauren Child's beloved Clarice Bean is back--in a singular celebration of family, joy, and Christmas spirit.

Author: Lauren Child
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781536241099
ISBN10: 1536241091
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship

About the Author
Lauren Child has published many picture books, including The New Small Person, Absolutely One Thing, and A Dog with Nice Ears, as well as the hugely popular Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean series and a spin-off series of novels about Ruby Redfort. About this book she says, "My childhood memories of Christmas are all good--even the things that went wrong were good. Perhaps it's to do with that childhood wish for it all to be good that somehow makes it so." She has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Lauren Child lives in London.