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 AWAY IN A MANGER
Thomas Kinkade
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060787309
Ages 4-7
32 pages
Thomas Kinkade brings to life one of the most recognizable Christmas songs with breathtaking illustrations of a traditional Christmas scene --- a child, a manger, and a warm glow of light.
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 THE BIGGEST SNOWMAN EVER
Steven Kroll
illustrated by Jeni Bassett
Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 0439627680
Ages 4-8
32 pages
When Clayton and Desmond first hear about Mouseville's Snowman Contest, they each claim that they will build the biggest snowman ever. But despite all their practice and hard work, they just can't get their snowmen big enough. As the day of the contest finally approaches, can Clayton and Desmond join forces to win first prize together?
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 CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK: A Pop-Up Book
Chuck Fischer
Bulfinch Press
ISBN: 0821257021
Ages 9-12
12 pages
This year, why not celebrate the holidays Manhattan style? In CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK, the world-famous traditions of the Big Apple are brought to life in this three-dimensional interactive pop-up book. With just the turn of a page, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, the New Year's Eve ball drop, and more unfold before your eyes!
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 THE CHRISTMAS TREE FAIRY
Marion Rose
illustrated by Jason Cockcroft
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
ISBN: 1582346682
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Meredith McCauley has always wished she could fly. After a chance encounter with the Christmas Tree Fairy, Meredith --- now down to fairy size --- meets some very cheerful ornaments with wishes of their own. As she travels up the tree, she finds herself making many of those wishes come true, only to be rewarded with her very own most cherished dream.
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 DEAR SANTA CLAUS
Alan Durant
illustrated by Vanessa Cabban
Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763628298
Ages 4-7
32 pages
Holly, a very determined little girl, decides to ask Santa a couple of questions before she makes her Christmas list. To her surprise, he answers her notes…five times!! In this charming seasonal story, readers will be delighted to find Holly's removable letters within the pages, along with other goodies: an Advent calendar, a reindeer guide, a Santa Claus ornament, and more!
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 A DOLL FOR NAVIDADES
Esmerelda Santiago
illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchéz
Scholastic Press
ISBN: 0439553989
Ages 4-8
32 pages
On Las Navidades, when the los Tres Reyes Magos (The Three Magi) bring presents to all of the children, little Esmerelda anxiously waits for a baby doll. Instead, she receives a far more special gift --- being able to experience the magic of giving and the power of her family's love for her.
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 THE FINEST CHRISTMAS TREE
John and Ann Hassett
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0618509011
Ages 4-8
32 pages
This Christmas, Farmer Tuttle can't buy his wife a present because shoppers prefer plastic Christmas trees over fresh ones from the Tuttle Farm. Worried about how they'll earn a living, they decide to sell all their trees to the sawmill. But at the last minute, a mysterious letter arrives requesting their finest tree…
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 FOUR SIDES, EIGHT NIGHTS: A New Spin on Hanukkah
Rebecca Tova Ben-Zvi
illustrated by Susana Natti
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1596430591
Ages 8-12
48 pages
How much do you know about dreidels? More importantly, how much do you know about Hanukkah? In this handy, fun and fact-filled book, you'll find answers to all your questions about this holiday --- from its origins as an ancient miracle, to the children's game --- as well as jokes, customs and trivia, all brought to life with wacky illustrations.
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 HANUKKAH, SHMANUKKAH!
Esmé Raji Codell
illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 0786851791
Ages 3-7
48 pages
In this clever retelling of Charles Dickens's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, old miserly Scroogemacher mistreats the immigrant workers of his New York City waistcoat factory --- even on the last night of Hanukkah. Can a visit from three rabbi spirits help him understand that good things can happen from a little remembering?
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 HAS ANYONE SEEN CHRISTMAS?
Anne Margaret Lewis
illustrated by Wendy Popko
Mackinac Island Press
ISBN: 0974914576
Ages 4-8
40 pages
HAS ANYONE SEEN CHRISTMAS? is the unique and imaginative tale of Emit the Elf, who travels back through time (Emit spelled backwards) on his journey to get back to Christmas. Emit becomes the Pied Piper of the holidays, bringing all of his holiday friends with him in his search for Christmas.
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 KRINGLE
Tony Abbott
Scholastic Press
ISBN: 0439749425
Ages 9-12
256 pages
In this holiday fantasy tale for the more adventurous reader, Kringle is not quite a grandfatherly man with a white beard and a red suit; instead, he's a young orphan from humble beginnings whose home is attacked by goblins that kidnap children. While Kringle sets out to rescue the old woman who cared for him after his mother's death, he realizes there are bigger things at stake. So he takes it upon himself to join this battle of good and evil and free children from enslavement by these wretched creatures.
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 SNOWMEN AT CHRISTMAS
Caralyn Buehner
illustrated by Mark Buehner
Dial Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0803729952
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Catch a sneak peak at what Snowmen do for the holidays. This cheerful book of verse describes the best parts of the season and reveals how to celebrate Christmas --- the Snowman way!
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 THREE FRENCH HENS
Margie Palatani
illustrated by Richard Egielski
Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 0786851678
Ages 4-8
32 pages
A Parisian woman sends her true love in New York three French hens, two turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree on the third day of Christmas. But the hens don't quite reach their intended destination, instead winding up on the doorstep of Phil Fox from the Bronx. With Colette, Poulette and Fifi fast on their way to becoming Christmas breakfast, lunch and dinner, these clever Hanukkah-celebrating hens work their charm and a bit of holiday magic, showing that even the most unlikely individuals can come together to enjoy the spirit of the season.
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 WHERE DID THEY HIDE MY PRESENTS? Silly Dilly Christmas Songs
Alan Katz
illustrated by David Catrow
Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 0689862148
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Tired of carols like "Frosty the Snowman" and "Jingle Bells"? Then make this holiday a Silly Dilly Christmas with tunes like "Our Friendly Mailman" and "Something in my Brother's Underpants"! You'll be sure to create some new traditions of your own with this laugh-out-loud songbook.
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 WINTER'S TALE: An Original Pop-Up Journey
Robert Sabuda
Little Simon
ISBN: 0689853637
All ages
12 pages
WINTER'S TALE is Robert Sabuda's most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil, glitter, and a twinkling surprise further capture the magic of winter. This is a must-have for everyone's bookshelf.
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--- Compiled and written by Marisa Emralino
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