The video shows a book titled "The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition" by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell. The book is displayed on a table, and a small elf doll is seen next to it. The elf doll is wearing a red and white hat and a red and white outfit. The book cover features a colorful illustration of a birthday party with a cake, balloons, and a birthday hat. The video seems to be taken in a home setting, with a window and curtains visible in the background.