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Dorothea Graham Jensen
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Tizzy, the Christmas Shelf Elf
Children's Books
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A Choo Choo Solution??
Tizzy has told the boys that Santa's sleigh is powered by the imagination of children, and that they need to use their own to get him home. They think maybe using some kind of toy will do it. Their first choice? A model train. I loved the idea of an Izzy Elf taking a ride inside an electric train. Does it work? You'll have to read the story to find out! (Learn more about Tizzy et al at my website, dorotheajensen.com.)
Book Excerpt
Tizzy, the Christmas Shelf Elf
They padded upstairs quite as quiet as mice
And brought down the train in its box in a trice.
But after they opened it, all hopes were dashed
For most of the cars were a teensy bit smashed.
“Don’t worry, now, Tizzy, we’ll set it up right.
Look, the engine’s okay,” Owen said, “See its light?
And here—though its sides seem to be a tad loose—
Is an elf-sized, yourself-sized, red-painted caboose."
“Hurrah!” Tizzy cheered, “I knew you two could do it!
Now hook up the train and I’ll get right into it.”
So Owen and Alex went straight to their work
And finishing up, turned around with a jerk
To watch in delight as the elf's tiny feet
Climbed up the train's steps to the engineer's seat.
Then, ever so faintly, they heard from inside:
“All aboard! Come on children, I’m ready to ride!
North Pole or bust! Santa Claus, here I come!”
The boys hit the switch and there was a soft hum.
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