ELF ELEMENTARY

Great elves are made, not born, and at Elf Elementary the best candidates go to the head of the class. Nervous and enthusiastic, new student Franklin works diligently to master tree trimming, cookie decorating, geography and gift-wrapping. But by Christmas Eve, he fears that he'll be left behind in more ways than one. Franklin's final report card, praising his earnest efforts, lands him on Santa's sleigh after all. Angular blocks of bold color give the proceedings a graphically crisp look. The nifty design incorportes copious facts about the holiday, which adorn school bulletin boards, classrooms and hallways. Ages 4-8. (Dec.)