{"product_id":"its-not-easy-being-an-elf-isbn-9798217122752","title":"It's Not Easy Being an Elf","description":"\u003cb\u003eLife isn't always easy—even for Santa's elves! In this sweet, funny picture book, a toy-making elf longs to try something new, only to discover a new way to do something he's already very good at! A perfect for Christmas gift giving!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuin the Elf is bored. Day after day he makes toy trucks in Santa's workshop. Everyone LOVES Quin's trucks—everyone except for Quin. He dreams of doing something new. But after trying (and comically failing at!) various jobs around the North Pole, it appears his options are limited. And then a crisis leaves Santa without a way to deliver toys—and Quin with a new way to apply his skills!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a loveable cast of animal characters (the same as in \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being Santa Claus)—\u003c\/i\u003eincluding a small mouse with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this fun picture book about self-acceptance, team work, and creative thinking makes an ideal Christmas gift!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryone\u003c\/i\u003e has a rough day now and then and wishes they could \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e something or \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, dinosaurs, or leprechauns are immune. The \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy...\u003c\/i\u003e picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being Santa Claus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a T. Rex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being an Elf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARILYN SADLER \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book author, television producer, and screenwriter. Among the dozens of books she has written are the bestselling Random House Beginner Books \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Bunny, It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex. \u003c\/i\u003eHer picture book \u003ci\u003eZenon: Girl of the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e inspired the classic Disney Channel movie of the same name. Ms. Sadler's work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents' Choice Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteph Laberis\u003c\/b\u003e is a character designer for animation and kidlit illustrator, based in Northern California. Her artwork reflects her love for animals and there's usually a chance to spot a cameo from one of her pet cats, rats, or dogs in her books! When she's not drawing, she enjoys tabletop gaming, glass working, and doting on the squirrels in her backyard—who seem to have adopted her.","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532158513381,"sku":"NP9798217122752","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217122752.jpg?v=1773182876","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/its-not-easy-being-an-elf-isbn-9798217122752","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}