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A Plump And Perky Turkey
Teresa Bateman - 2001
But they don’t plan on meeting up with Pete—a turkey so clever, he outsmarts them all!
Over the River and Through the Wood
Lydia Maria Francis Child - 1844
In this hilarious modern spoof of a favorite holiday song, the trip to Grandfather's house is no peaceful sleigh ride!
The Animals' Christmas Eve
Gale Wiersum - 1977
. .So begins a sweet rhyming story in which a group of animals recounts the events surrounding Jesus' birth in the manger, and the parts some of their ancestors played in it. This is also a counting book.
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas
Ann Voskamp - 2014
Each day, families can read the provided Scripture passage (in connection with the original book), engage with a specially written devotion to help children of all ages understand the Advent theme for the day, and participate in suggested activities to apply the theme.This special edition is beautifully illustrated. It can serve as a precious guide to help recapture the sacredness of the Advent season and to help the entire family understand and celebrate the epic pageantry of humankind from Adam to the Messiah.
Just Right for Christmas
Birdie Black - 2011
Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth which is made into a scarf just right for a mouse.
The Little Shop of Monsters
R.L. Stine - 2015
Stine!Are you are afraid of monsters? Do they make you shiver and shake and shut your eyes really tight at night? Welcome to the Little Shop of Monsters! Do you want a SNEEZER? A TICKLER? Or one of the CREEPIEST monsters of all? Come on in and choose your favorite, if you dare (before one of them chooses YOU!). Renowned children's book creators Marc Brown and R.L. Stine join forces for the very first time-in Stine's picture book debut-with a tale that is monstrously good fun. 2016 Children's Choice Book Award Winner -- Kindergarten-2nd Grade Book of the Year
The Smallest Gift of Christmas
Peter H. Reynolds - 2013
Reynolds’s whimsical holiday storyyoung Roland learns that more isn’t always better -- and rediscovers the magic of home. Roland can’t wait for Christmas Day, and when the morning finally arrives he races downstairs to see what is waiting for him. What he sees stops him in his tracks. Could that tiny present really be what he had waited all year for? It has to be the smallest gift he had ever seen! So Roland wishes for something bigger . . . and bigger . . . and bigger. But he’s still convinced there must be a bigger gift somewhere in the universe. Will he know it when he sees it? Peter H. Reynolds’s spare, free-spirited illustrations and heartwarming text make this be-carefulwhat-you-wish-for story the perfect holiday gift.
The Easter Bunny's Assistant
Jan Thomas - 2012
The Easter Bunny and his special assistant demonstrate how to make Easter eggs.
Peter Spier's Christmas!
Peter Spier - 1983
"Peter Spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words".--School Library Journal. Full color.
You Can Do It, Sam
Amy Hest - 2003
Sam goes all by himself to deliver treats to his friends in an endearing new tale from the creators of the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT and DON'T YOU FEEL WELL, SAM?"Little ones will find this both a suitable precursor to nap time and a spur to be brave and act generously — just like Sam." — BOOKLIST
The Candymaker's Gift: A Legend of the Candy Cane
Helen C. Haidle - 1996
This legend of the candy cane wonderfully proclaims the "best gift of Christmas!"With family activities and simple recipes included, this charming storybook is guranteed to become a holiday keepsake.
Maisy's Snowy Christmas Eve with CD
Lucy Cousins - 2003
Luckily, it’s warm inside, and there’s plenty to do, decorating the tree, making mince pies, and wrapping presents. But wait a minute — where is Eddie?
Stable Where Jesus Was Born
Rhonda Gowler Greene - 1999
Even the smallest listener will feel the warmth and joy of the Christmas season and the miracle it celebrates.
Snowman Magic
Katherine Tegen - 2012
But when he sees the beautiful white slopes in his yard, he gets himself dressed to face the cold weather. George starts rolling the snow into balls and assembling them into a snowman. After his snowman is made, something unexpected happens! How long will George's enchanted fun with his new friend last?In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured all the magic of the snowman, while Brandon Dorman's lush illustrations truly bring him to life.
Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox
Susan Blackaby - 2011
Determined not to become a meal, Brownie finds a clever and tasty way to melt the ice and turn Fox into a friend…and make the wait for winters end a little warmer.Susan Blackabys deliciously witty writing and Carmen Segovias adorable animals and stunning landscapes combine to create a picture book filled with springtime joy. Just right for reading with a cup of cocoa and cinnamon toast…Brownies favorite meal!