a children’s picture book that introduces the now-popular family holiday tradition of the “Scout Elf.” According to the story, every Christmas, Santa sends a scout elf to families as his “eyes and ears,” so he can decide who’s been naughty or nice. The elf watches the children during the day, then flies back to the North Pole at night to report. Each morning the elf returns and hides somewhere new in the house, turning it into a fun daily hide-and-seek game for kids