The elf library holds books like “The Snowman” and “Trip to the North Pole.” Kids color the covers and write the stories themselves.
📦 What's in the Set
Six fold-up mini books with covers to color, blank inside pages for writing, a library card for the elf and the kids, a checkout card and an opening-hours sign. Together they make a tiny bookshelf for the elf door.
All Pages in This Set
Six covers titled The Snowman, Baking Cookies, Trip to the North Pole, Counting Stars, Good Night and Joke Book.
Blank pages to cut out, fold and nest inside each other, then glue into the covers.
Opening-hours sign (nights, 10 pm to 6 am), library cards for the elf and the kids, and a checkout card with a return date.
- Printer and paper (US Letter or A4; heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) for sturdy pieces)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Clear tape to hold the books together
🏡 Setup Idea at the Elf Door
Put the finished mini books on a shelf or in a box near the elf door and hang the opening-hours sign on it. The elf “borrows” a book at night.
🎲 Play Idea With the Set
The kids sign in with their cards and check out a mini book for the elf. The next morning it sits somewhere new, open to a page. The checkout card shows the return date.
💡 Tips
- Score the cover folds with a ruler and an empty pen so the spines line up.
- Store finished pieces in an envelope or cookie tin so the set is ready to go next year.
- Print at 100% and switch off “fit to page” so the pieces stay elf-sized.
Goes Well With
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
- Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
- Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many books are included?
Six mini books with covers. The inside pages are blank so the kids can fill them with their own stories.
How do I bind the books?
Fold the inside pages, nest them and tape them into the cover. A thread through the middle works, too.
Do I have to print every page at once?
No, each page stands on its own. Print what you need tonight and the rest later.
Do I need a color printer?
No. The pages are line drawings meant for coloring, so black-and-white printing is all you need.
Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Bibliothek.