Once upon a time, Santa was getting ready for Christmas. He had all his reindeer hitched up to his sleigh and was about to set off on his journey when he realized he had forgotten the wreath for his front door! So he sent one of his elves, Twinkle, to go get it.

Twinkle was so excited to be chosen for this important task that he ran as fast as he could to get the wreath. But then, he slipped on some ice and landed right in the middle of a snowman! The snowman was so surprised to see an elf that he started to dance and sing, "Ho ho ho, it's Christmas time you know!"

Twinkle couldn't help but laugh and join in the dance. They danced and sang together for what felt like hours. When they finally stopped, Twinkle remembered why he was there and quickly ran back to Santa with the wreath. Santa was so happy to see the wreath and Twinkle's big smile that he decided to give him a special present: a bag of candy shaped like stars!

From that day on, Twinkle was known as the Elf who brought the most joy to Christmas and every year, he would dance and sing with the snowman, spreading happiness to all who saw them. The end.

Reflections

• What was Twinkle the Elf's important task from Santa?
• How did Twinkle end up dancing with a snowman?
• What did Santa give Twinkle as a present?
• Why did Twinkle become known as the Elf who brought the most joy to Christmas?