This year on back–to–school day‚ there’s an elf among the new students. Yes‚ an elf‚ just like in fairy tales! But instead of being intrigued‚ the children are mean to Pim whom they find to be different. One little girl in the classroom can no longer close her eyes to what is going on. Thanks to her bravery‚ she will learn to know Pim‚ appreciate him just as he is‚ and discover his wonderful universe.
– Reality and make–believe mix it up in a story that illustrates what it is to be different.
– When something doesn’t please us‚ it is essential to listen to one another rather than blindly follow the group.
– To help someone in need‚ it sometimes takes only one person with a little bit of courage.
– Reality meets make–believe and speaks to us of differences‚ accepting others‚ and the courage we sometimes need when confronting a group.

Themes: Differences / School / Teasing / Mutual Aid / Friendship