I was searching for a cuter alternative to the Elf on the Shelf since my husband deemed the Elf creepy ;). When I found Christopher, I knew this would be perfect.  The story is very similar to the other elf--hides in a new place each night and reports child's behavior back to Santa.  Christopher is very durable, colorful, and the included hard back book is filled with bright illustrations and a fun story on the creation of Christopher.  I would recommend this for any family with small children looking to create a new family tradition.