Join the one and only Clarice Bean and ‘Think Like an Elf’ in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child. Clarice Bean usually looks forward to Christmas.Except this year it is going to be a quiet-ish Christmas in her house, which doesn’t feel right because Christmas is all about noisiness and being full up and FAMILY.And without those things, she is going to have to try exceptionordinarily hard to stop the Christmas spirit completely floating away…But luckily, there is no one in the world like Clarice Bean – and she is going to THINK LIKE AN ELF, and that means everything will be A-OKAY. Won’t it?The one and only Clarice Bean is back to save her family’s Christmas in this sparkling story of joy, goodwill to all peoplekind, and some very Clarice catastrophes, perfect for sharing with all the family! Wrap yourself in the warmth and wit of former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child and be transported by the love and laughter that is Christmas with the utterly irreplaceable Clarice Bean.“We can’t get enough Clarice Bean.” The Sunday TimesIn this award-winning, humorous tale, Lauren Child, the Sunday Times bestselling author, brings to life the essence of Christmas through the eyes of the lovable Clarice Bean. The themes of friendship, family, and the spirit of the holidays are beautifully woven into the narrative, making it a must-read for children and adults alike.For fans of Kevin Henkes (Chrysanthemum), Colleen Madden (A Christmas Too Big), Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!), Lara Bergen (The Bumpy, Thumpy Bedtime), and Betsy E. Snyder (I Can Dream).