Two Elf on the Shelf elves and an Elf Pets Reindeer stand near a three-level house made of books
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I Booked us a House

In this house…we READ!


Materials:

  • 9 hardcover picture books
  • Miniature decorations
  • Handwritten sign

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will build a three-level house made of books!
  2. First they will build the bottom floor by using two open books together to make the sides and back of the bottom floor. They will place an unopen book on top of that for a ceiling.
  3. Next, they'll follow the same process to create the second floor on top of the first by using two more open books with a book on top for a ceiling.
  4. Finally they'll build the third floor in the same way and top with a book as the roof.
  5. They'll decorate with miniatures, set out a sign that says, "I booked a house for me and my friends!" and then settle in to read and relax!

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