Sherman T. Hooper really wants to be a Christmas elf. He's wanted to be one since he was a kid. Now he's gotten called for a job at Santa Headquarters and he couldn't be more excited. Sherman really wants to meet Santa Claus. He's never been friends with a human before. He hopes Santa will be his friend. But what if he's no good at being a Christmas elf? What if he can't make toys? Sherman has always wanted to help Santa spread Christmas cheer, but what if he can't do the job he's always wanted?