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The Christmas Story: From the Gospel According to St. Luke from the King James Bible by James Bernardin
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Silent Night
Joseph Mohr - 1984
Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, illustrates the classic Christmas hymm.
The Snow Family
Daniel Kirk - 1999
But when he realizes that the snow children don't have any snow parents to take care of them, he devises a way to make their snow family complete. Daniel Kirk's lush illustrations and tender verses will have children building their own snow friends to play with.
Santa's Favorite Story
Hisako Aoki - 1982
The forest animals are worried, but when Santa tells them the story of the very first Christmas, when Christ was born, the animals discover the true spirit of the season.
Halloween Day
Anne Rockwell - 1997
This diverse group of preschoolers wears an equally varied set of costumes'from pirates to clowns to firefighters. Everyone's ready for their tricks and treats'they could start the party if only their missing teacher would return. Where could Mrs. Madoff have gone, and who is the mysterious fairy godmother who keeps following them around? Anne Rockwell's simple text and Lizzy Rockwell's bright illustrations make this book a Halloween treat that is not to be missed!“Full of smiles and good cheer.”-- Kirkus Reviews“Children will find much to talk about and relate to their own holiday fun.” -- ALA Booklist Mrs. Madoff’s class is back for Halloween Day! Jessica is a superhero. Pablo is a pumpkin. And Evan is an astronaut. the ten students are just learning how to express themselves, and their Halloween costumes say a lot about who they are. Mother-and-daughter team Anne and Lizzy Rockwell capture a holiday every child loves in this early picture-book companion to Show & Tell Day. And be sure to look out in upcoming seasons for another exciting book about Mrs. Madoff’s class: Visitors’ Day.
The Broken Ornament
Tony DiTerlizzi - 2018
More. More. More! So, when Jack breaks a dusty old ornament, he’s not sure why his mom is so upset. They can always get more ornaments, so what’s the big deal? Turns out the ornament was an heirloom, precious for more reasons than one. And Jack has a lot to learn about the true meaning Christmas. A fairy emerges from the shattered ornament. She has the power to make the most magical Christmasy things happen. Suddenly trees are sprouting, reindeer are flying, and snowmen are snowball fighting. All of it is so perfect, or it would be if she could fix Mom’s ornament. But she can’t. So it’s up to Jack to make some Christmas magic of his own.
Noddy Lends A Hand (Noddy Toyland Adventures S.)
Enid Blyton - 2006
When Noddy decides to lend a hand it isn't long before things are going a little bit wrong! Luckily, Big-Ears is there to make sure everything is all right.
Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!
Doreen Cronin - 2015
Santa comes to the barnyard in this holiday addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Peep!It's the night before Christmas and all through the farm, not a creature is stirring, not even a...duck?Farmer Brown is busy decorating his home in preparation for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve! All seems calm in the barnyard, but Farmer Brown isn't the only one who is getting ready...Ho Ho OH NO!Once again, Duck has gotten the whole barnyard STUCK in quite a predicament! Will anyone be able to un-stuck Duck and save Christmas?
How Andrew Got His Spots
Louise Lintvelt - 2014
He does not have any spots, you see! He keeps seeing spots wherever he goes… One spot, two spots, three spots, Four! And many, many, many more. “Where did you get your spots?” he asks. Join Andrew as he discovers how the ladybug, the leopard and the owl came to have spots and discovers that spots often appear when you are least expecting them! This is a wonderful rhyming picture book for children of all ages.
The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
Deborah Hautzig - 1986
in full color. The magic of the beloved ballet is captured in this affordable edition. Art by a Caldecott Honor Book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children.
Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim's Progress
Oliver Hunkin - 1985
This abridged version uses the original words of John Bunyan as selected by Oliver Hunkin to present a gripping narrative. Filled with intricately detailed illustrations, this handsome, large-format book makes an ideal gift.
Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein
Amanda Peet - 2015
In a series of hilarious and heartwarming mishaps, Rachel writes a letter to Santa explaining her cause, pays him a visit at the mall, and covertly decorates her house on Christmas Eve (right down to latkes for Santa and his reindeer). And while Rachel may wrestle with her culture, customs, and love of sparkly Christmas ornaments, she also comes away with a brighter understanding of her own identity and of the gift of friends and family.
"will help introduce young readers to other cultures while allowing them to preserve the magic of their own."—Booklist "There’s lots of humor in the text (“Dear Santa…I know that you are a fair person and will not mind that I am Jewish. After all so was Jesus, at least on his mother’s side”) and in the lively, scribbly, colorful illustrations. But the authors wisely don’t gloss over Rachel’s feelings—which can be common for anyone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas that time of year."—The Horn Book
Love Monster
Rachel Bright - 2012
Featuring the only Monster in Cutesville, LOVE MONSTER is a wonderfully warm and witty look at how sometimes, when you least expect it, love finds you… From a phenomenal picture book talent.It can be tough being the only funny-looking Monster in Cutesville, but this Monster is not one to hang around and feel sorry for himself, so he’s off – out into the big wide world to look for someone to love him.He looks high, he looks low and he looks everywhere in-between, but it’s only when he’s just about to give up that he finally finds what he is looking for…Featuring an instantly charming main character who will appeal to children and adults alike, LOVE MONSTER is a warm and witty tale about the power of taking action from a terrific talent new to the HarperCollins list.
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.
The Message of the Birds
Kate Westerlund - 2011
“People no longer listen,” is the sad realization. The birds decide to share the message once more, but this time to the children of the world. And what unfolds is surely a Christmas wonder.
I Love You So...
Marianne Richmond - 2002
Using conversational, "question-and-answer" prose and expressive acrylic paintings, this comforting story embraces the reader like a warm hug and gently reassures a child that love is for always - despite grouchy moods or physical separation. I Love You So... is the perfect pause in a hectic day, offering the gift of love to a treasured child.