In 2008, the christopher popinkins was redesigned and the book was reillustrated. Find great deals on ebay for pop in kins and christopher pop in kins. Christopher popinkins is the magical christmas elf who loves kids as much as santa does. Read the heartwarming story together, then enjoy the fun. Christopher and christina marie popinkins elf fun, christmas fun. Although some parent feedback on the elf on the shelf book is that it is a bit heavy handed on the watching you concept. Bookset includes a poseable christopher popinkins character figure, a book.
The christopher popinkins set includes a poseable, safetytested christopher elf, plus a fantastic 24page, hardcover storybook popinkins are hideandseek childrens elves whove been poppingin homes every festive season as a playful, magical tradition for 30 years. December 1984 present 35 years christopher popinkins, santas very first childrens elf was created in 1984 by flora johnson of atwater, ohio. With 25 years of continuous marketing, christopher pop in kins remains one of the oldest, most loved christmas elves available today. Christopher and christina marie popinkins family traditions, holiday traditions, best.
Christopher popinkins our local library had a complete gift set of both. Oct 30, 20 last year was the first year i did christopher pop in kins. Elf fun christopher pop in kins elf and book sets created at. I have a 3yearold and considered entering the insanity that is elf on a shelf. Pop in kins elf popinkins christopher bookset walmart. Toy award and iparenting award the original story of santas childrens elf, christopher popinkins has been enchanting families since 1985. Elf fun with popinkins has uploaded 594 photos to flickr. Christopher popinkins is the classic hideandseek elf tradition created in 1984 by flora. Each book set contains a hardcover, beautifully illustrated 12 x 9 storybook. In december 2010, christina marie was named creative child magazines holiday book. My girls first move would be to look for the little guy. The christopher popinkins book set is new and never used. The buyer pays actual shipping cost based on weight and size of package.
Rather than buying a specific elf or book, kindness elves can be. Pop in kins elf popinkins christopher bookset christmas. Theres elf fun for everyone when santas very first childrens elf pops in for christmas season. In december 2010, christina marie was named creative child magazines holiday book of the year. See more christopher pop in kins is the classic hideandseek elf tradition created in 1984 by flora johnson of atwater, ohio. The book set comes complete with a safetytested, poseable christopher doll and a handsome storage case. One parent did not like the reference to prayers in the elf on the shelf book. Christopher popinkins, his sister christina marie, and mittens the popinkins.
Illustrator brian bradway will be signing copies of the book with christopher popinkins himself. Mini set contains the same sized christopher elf and same story as the larger christopher popinkins fun set. Based on a 1960 family tradition, christopher popinkins was created in 1984 by flora johnson of atwater. Toydirectory elf fun with christina marie popinkins. Christopher pop in kins our local library had a complete gift set of both mischievous elf stories and companion elves.
Based on a 1960 family tradition, christopher popinkins was created in 1984 by flora johnson of atwater, ohio. The christopher pop in kins set includes a poseable, safetytested christopher elf, plus a fantastic 24page, hardcover storybook pop in kins are hideandseek childrens elves whove been popping in homes every festive season as a playful, magical tradition for 30 years. Flora johnson of atwater penned christopher popinkins pops in in 1984 and selfpublished it in 1985. Dec 08, 2008 christopher popinkins has been reintroduced in 2008 and is now available in a beautiful hardbound book, newly illustrated by awardwinning illustrator brian bradway. The following year, rick johnson lost both his parents and inherited the popinkins business. Jul 01, 2008 christophers box is nice, and it also comes with a nice sleeve for the book, but the eots version is more durable. The christopher popinkins book set comes with a christopher toy, and with christopher popinkins around, counting days til christmas is fun. On christmas eve, christopher pops back to the north pole to tell santa claus about his young friends and his new adventures in the childrens world. Christopher popinkins doll with books by flora johnson. In december 2010, christina marie was named creative child magazines holiday book of the. Sep 09, 2012 on christmas eve, christopher pops back to the north pole to tell santa claus about his young friends and his new adventures in the childrens world. The christopher pop in kins book was rather boring all and all. With 25 years of continuous marketing, christopher popinkins remains one of the oldest, most loved christmas elves available today. A list of stores with christopher popinkins and his sister christina marie popinkins is available at.
Nov 09, 2011 the other elf is christopher popinkins. Christopher popinkins, his sister christina marie, and mittens the popinkins to be the recipient of creative childs magazine holiday book. Christopher knows that just before thanksgiving the kids will hear his storyhe hopes your child will get to hear it too. Christopher popinkins is the classic hideandseek elf tradition. Each christopher popinkins set includes a poseable, christopher popinkins doll, an illustrated hardcover storybook, and a case for. Christopher popinkins is santas secret agent elf, popping up everywhere and reporting back to santa. Elf fun with popinkins presents christopher popinkins pops in. Christophers box is nice, and it also comes with a nice sleeve for the book, but the eots version is more durable. Maybe sometimes theyll be holding hands and sometimes hiding separately. But floras story about a little elf who loves children remained the same.
Christopher pops in to play holiday hide and see with children. The grandchildren search for christopher and now we are adding christina. Each christopher popinkins set includes a poseable, christopher. Click here for a list of stores that carry popinkins elves. Christopher popinkins a new family christmas tradition. See more ideas about elf, elf on the shelf and christmas elf. The elf was redesigned and the book was reillustrated. Christophers story, written over twenty years earlier by flora johnson, remained unchanged.
Toy award and iparenting award the original story of santas childrens elf, christopher pop in kins has been enchanting families since 1985. In 2008, a newly designed christopher popinkins and a reillustrated version of book one. Toy award and iparenting award the original story of santas childrens elf, christopher popinkins. Illustrator brian bradway will be signing copies of the book. A list of stores with christopher popinkins and his sister christina. This takes just a few minutes to set up but it is totally worth it. Nov 01, 2011 the christopher popinkins kit comes with the christopher popinkins doll, a book telling the story about christopher popinkins and why he visits children during the christmas season, and a case that holds the book and doll.
I loved the fun that we had as a family with this little elf. Each christopher popinkins set includes a poseable, christopher popinkins doll, an illustrated hardcover storybook, and a case for convenient storage. There will be a special reading of christopher popinkins by santa, mrs. Based on a 1960 family tradition, christopher pop in kins was created in 1984 by flora johnson of atwater, ohio. The ubiquitous elf on the shelf comes with a strict set of rules, moves about your. Christopher popinkins doll santas very first childrens elf. Elf on the shelf vs christopher pop in kins metrowest mamas. Gifts monogrammed gifts, novelty gifts seventh avenue.
The christopher popinkins kit comes with the christopher popinkins doll, a book telling the story about christopher popinkins and why he visits children during the christmas season, and a case that holds the book. Each book set contains a hardcover, beautifully illustrated 12 x 9. Christopher popinkins, his sister christina marie, and mittens the popinkins cat love to play hideandseek, share in family celebrations, and create childhood memories that will last a lifetime. Christopher popinkins, his sister christina marie, and mittens the popinkins to be the recipient of creative childs magazine holiday book of the year. Traditionschristmas elfall things christmaschristmas eve box ideas kidskids christmas giftself christmas. When kids know christopher is watching, theyll be on their best behavior. Christopher popinkins has been reintroduced in 2008 and is now available in a beautiful hardbound book, newly illustrated by awardwinning illustrator brian bradway. Each christopher pop in kins set includes a poseable, christopher pop in kins doll, an illustrated hardcover storybook, and a case for convenient storage. Until 2008, all of the books were constructed by hand.
Oct 07, 2014 about the christopher pop in kins elf set. With 25 years of continuous marketing, christopher pop in kins remains one. Find great deals on ebay for christopher pop in kins. The grandchildren search for christopher and now we are adding. I would have ordered the mini for the smaller book easier to store.
Dec 03, 2008 the book set comes complete with a safetytested, poseable christopher doll and a handsome storage case. Bookset includes a poseable christopher popinkins character figure, a book and a storage case. The set comes complete with a handsome, sturdy storage case and an adorable, poseable christopher popinkins doll that has passed rigorous safety testing. Creating holiday memories for generations a holiday tradition since 1985, these adorable elves pop in to visit special boys and girls throughout the holiday season. Each christina marie popinkins set includes a poseable, safetytested. Eve to visit children and share in the excitement of the holiday season. A sample of christopher popinkins pops in, the story of a little elf who. Christopher popinkins fun set includes elf, book, and storage case. Each christopher popinkins fun set includes a posable christopher popinkins elf, christopher popinkins pops in by flora johnson 1985 illustrated storybook, and a convenient storage case. Last year was the first year i did christopher pop in kins. A list of stores with christopher popinkins and his sister christina marie popinkins is available at category. Pops in is included with each christopher popinkins fun set. The classic hideandseek elf tradition with christopher and christina marie popinkins. The christopher pop in kins set includes a poseable, safetytested christopher elf, plus a fantastic 24page, hardcover storybook pop in kins are hideandseek childrens elves whove been popping in homes every festive season as a playful, magical tradition for 30 years the pop in kins elf fun with christopher bookset is recommended for.
Now in his 27th year, christopher popinkins was recently named one of dr. The whole book talks about a cat named mittens, and the elf doesnt go anywhere without her. Also known as elf fun with popinkins, christopher popinkins and his. That the elf in the mini is the same size as the elf in the larger set.
While the other elf looks kind of creepy to me, this guy looks a little goofy. Holiday gift giving guidechristopher and christina marie. Fun photo opportunities with christopher run from 10. Popinkins elf fun with christina marie bookset mini. The christopher popinkins set includes a poseable, safetytested christopher elf, plus a fantastic 24page, hardcover storybook popinkins are hideandseek childrens elves whove been poppingin. The set includes christopher popinkins doll, illustrated book and storage case. Read the story and each night christopher is hidden so he can popin when the kids find him each morning. The doll is poseable so you can move his arms and legs and pose him differently every day. Christopher has a poem, but his book isnt written in rhyme. Christina marie is the sister to christopher popin. Oct 06, 2012 christopher popinkins fun set includes elf, book, and storage case. See more ideas about elf magic, christmas elf and elf. Elf fun christopher popinkins elf and book sets youtube. Each christina marie popinkins set includes a poseable, safetytested christina marie popinkins elf, an illustrated hardcover storybook, and a case for convenient storage.