Arthur, the Christmas Elf, Awarded the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award

Arthur, the Christmas Elf by Valerie Connelly, wins coveted award.

(PRWEB / PRWEB) November 2, 2006 -- Arthur, the Christmas Elf (Nightengale Press, ISBN 1-933449-23-3) has been awarded the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award.

Highlighting the best family-friendly, safe, fun and educational products available today, the Parent to Parent Wisdom Award is the only award program ever to be honored by Disney.com

Jodie Lynn, CEO/founder of www.AddingWisdomAward.com, syndicated parenting/health expert, and author of Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer): Having, Doing and Surviving It All, commented, "Family Testers found a hidden treasure in the beautifully illustrated story of Arthur, the Christmas Elf. The heart-warming Christmas adventure followed by a family-friendly craft section based on the story is really awesome. Everyone loved it!"

Arthur, The Christmas Elf (November 2006) is a charming story of friends, family and the true meaning of Christmas. Designed as an entertaining tale to bring families closer together during the holidays, Arthur, the Christmas Elf also includes a section of craft ideas perfect for the whole family. From teaching meaningful and valuable lessons to encouraging families to spend quality time together during the holidays, Arthur, the Christmas Elf is a must-read for this holiday season.

Visit www.arthurthechristmaself.com today to purchase the book, enter Arthur's Contest, and read reviews and an excerpt from the book. The website includes tips on how your family can begin a new Christmas tradition this year, how to use this wonderful story in after school programs, home-school curriculum or just to have fun with your kids and grandkids. Moreover, the website features additional Christmas decoration instructions, including Arthur's Welcome Wreath, fun and messy glitter-covered ornaments, simple gingerbread cutouts, and ways to make Arthur's sock puppets into holiday characters.

Valerie Connelly, author and illustrator of Arthur, the Christmas Elf stated, "As I placed the award image on the website for Arthur, the Christmas Elf, I felt a pang of nostalgia and a tingle of delight. This story started as a simple little tale I wrote when my first daughter was just 4 years old. She is now 30 years old. Over time, Arthur, the Christmas Elf evolved into the story it is today, and the hope I have that families will come together with Arthur's story and Arthur's crafts seems much closer to becoming a reality. I am honored by this award."

For more information, please contact Maryglenn McCombs at 615-297-9875.

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