Today, Yanuell began his session by working on a top-secret holiday craft for his parents. He was thrilled to be creating a wonderful gift to share with them for Christmas. Next, Yanuell read and discussed two different holiday books. The first holiday book was called: The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty. This book is a sweet, holiday story filled with Christmas cheer. Oliver may be the littlest elf in the North Pole, but he has a big desire to discover his very special job in Santa's workshop. However, after getting lost in the toy shop, making a mess at the book shop, and falling in the mixing machine at the bakery, Oliver wonders if the littlest elf is just too little? While questioning himself Oliver learns that he just needs the littlest reindeer to remind him what Christmas is all about. Yanuell loved reading and discussing this story of an elf who overcomes self-doubts to achieve his goals. In continuing with the elf-theme, we transitioned to reading: How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace. With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as "The Night Before Christmas". Of course, there's some updated technology, such as the Elf Snatcher 3000 and its cute language is great for reading aloud. The adorable and comical illustrations are sure to get a giggle from any reader and Yanuell truly got a great laugh. Daring escapes and goofy traps make the story great fun. Yanuell enjoyed reading and discussing both of these holiday books and is looking forward to Christmas.