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Gingerbread Mouse
Katy Bratun - 1998
Then…crack! A tree branch falls and destroys her house!It’s up to Mouse to find a new place to live in time for her to enjoy the season. With determination, resourcefulness, and a good amount of Christmas wonder, Mouse finds not only another house but also a place she can truly call home.Katy Bratun’s detailed and vivacious illustrations capture the warm yet festive innerworkings of Mouse’s possible homes. Little ones will want to snuggle up with this story over and over again throughout the holiday season.Includes a delicious recipe for gingerbread cookies.
Cowboy Christmas
Rob Sanders - 2012
Reminiscing about their childhood Christmases, they try to make the cowboy camp feel festive—and it's no surprise that a cactus decorated with tin cans, and cows dressed as reindeer, don't fill them with holiday cheer! But a surprise is in store for the Circle D dudes when Santa pays a visit to the cowboy campfire! Illustrated by award-winning artist John Manders, this deluxe hardcover gives consumers what they expect from Golden Books: a high-quality book at a great value, ready for gift-giving.
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2000
series!If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.The famous little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that has delighted millions of readers is back in an irresistible tale full of holiday antics.Collect all the books in this giggle-inspiring classic series!
How Santa Got His Job
Stephen Krensky - 1998
So Santa tried just about everything -- from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out. It wasn't until he met a group of elves who helped him use all his special talents, that Santa was able to find his dream job.
Clifford's First Halloween
Norman Bridwell - 1995
Join everyone's favorite small red puppy as he gets into mischief at the Halloween party! Now with a die cut cover that reveals a pumpkin-shaped glitter gel pack.Many Halloweens ago, Clifford was just a tiny red puppy who got into lots of trouble.This Halloween classic is being reissued just in time for Halloween in an all-new format with a die cut cover that holds a pumpkin-shaped glitter gel pack!
Merry Christmas Maisy
Lucy Cousins - 2000
As Maisy gets ready for Christmas, children can lift flaps and pull tabs to watch Maisy bake and decorate, read Maisy's Christmas cards, peek at her gifts and the contents of her stocking, and open the door on Christmas morning for a merry surprise. Trimmed in foil and twinkling from beginning to end with festive surprises, MERRY CHRISTMAS, MAISY captures joys and simple pleasures of the season.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
Gloria Houston - 1988
This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.
The Spider Who Saved Christmas
Raymond Arroyo - 2020
The Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.
Who Will Help Santa This Year?
Jerry Pallotta - 2006
But the mermaids get the toys wet and the wizards turn Santa into a frog. Just when things look desperate, the elves arrive to save the day, in this humorous peek behind the scenes at the North Pole. Full color.
'Twas Nochebuena
Roseanne Thong - 2014
Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!”Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.
Construction Site on Christmas Night
Sherri Duskey Rinker - 2018
#1 New York Times Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey RinkerA new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site!Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there's a surprise waiting for each of them, too! Presents await for Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer as each finishes their part of this big, important job and rolls off to a sweet and sleepy goodnight.A gift that will delight: Playful rhyming text from the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed artist AG Ford make this a perfect gift for young construction fans everywhere.If you and your child liked toddler books such as Goodnight Moon, Little Blue Truck, Dragons Love Tacos, Building a House, or The Day the Crayons Quit; you'll love Construction Site on Christmas Night
When Santa Was a Baby
Linda Bailey - 2015
and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny - and two very proud parents.
Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons
Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 2008
Makes a thoughtful gift, especially accompanied with some home-baked cookies.From making the same kind of cookies at the same time each year (tradition) to decorating them with lots of sprinkles (celebrate), emergent readers will gobble up gentle holiday lessons in this charming book.Amy Krouse Rosenthal's timeless morsels of wisdom paired with Jane Dyer's cozy illustrations are as irresistible as the aroma of cookies fresh from the oven. Perfect for learning concept words as well as for readers of all ages as they celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree
Amye Rosenberg - 1985
Residents of a great fir tree in a thick forest make their home noticeable in hopes that Santa will come for his first visit to them.
The Parable Series: The Pine Tree Parable
Liz Curtis Higgs - 1997
The Pine Tree Parable tells the heartwarming tale of a farmer and his family who nurture tiny seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees.When the trees are tall enough to offer to their neighbors, the farmer's wife plans to keep the most beautiful pine tree for her family, until one snowy December night when a child teaches her the true meaning of Christmas.Book Details:
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 8/1/1997
Pages: 36
Reading Level: Age 3 and Up