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Winter-themed and holiday-themed titles for all ages.
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Note: Showcase titles are selected by the books' publishers, who provide cover art, interior art, and descriptive information.
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Christmas in Camelot
by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Ages 6-9
(Random House Books for Young Readers)
A story for Christmas from the best-selling series The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. |
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A Doll for Navidades
by Esmeralda Santiago, illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez. Ages 4-8
(Scholastic Press)
Renowned Puerto Rican author Esmeralda Santiago remembers a poignant Christmas from her childhood in this heartwarming story of giving and understanding. |
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Four Sides, Eight Nights
A New Spin on Hanukkah
by Rebecca Tova Ben-Zvi, illustrated by Susanna Natti. Ages 9-12
(Roaring Brook Press)
Four sides of a toy, eight nights of celebration, forty-four candles burning in honor of an ancient miracle, two-thousand-one-hundred-seventy-some years of Hanukkah. |
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Good King Wenceslas
by John M. Neale, illustrated by Tim Ladwig. Ages 5 and up
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
Detailed, imaginative paintings tell the story of good king Wenceslas. |
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
by Dr. Seuss. Ages 3-8
(Random House Children's Books)
One of Dr. Seuss's best-loved books, The Grinch is a must-read for children and parents. |
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The Jesse Tree
by Geraldine McCaughrean, illustrated by Bee Willey. Ages 5 and up
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
"In this finely crafted anthology, McCaughrean weaves lively retellings of Bible stories into a clever overarching narrative framework that will keep readers hooked." —Publishers Weekly, starred review |
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Kringle
by Tony Abbott. Ages 9-12
(Scholastic Press)
This is the story of a young orphan realizing his destiny—to become the legendary Kris Kringle. |
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Noel
by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee. All ages
(Carolrhoda Books/Lerner Publishing Group)
"An exceptionally fine pairing of text and art." —School Library Journal |
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Now It Is Winter
by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma. Ages 3 and up
(Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)
As the young mouse yearns for spring his mother gently reminds him of the wonders of winter he can enjoy now. |
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A Really Good Snowman
written and illustrated by Daniel J. Mahoney. Ages 5-8
(Clarion Books)
Engaging animal characters enjoy wintertime fun, while discovering the important bonds of love and affection that lie beneath the tensions of sibling relationships. |
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Santa's Toy Shop
by Al Dempster and Walt Disney Productions. Ages 2-5
(Golden/Disney/Random House Children's Books)
Visit the busiest toy shop in the world and relive an old-fashioned Christmas, with vintage illustrations of classic children s toys and the jolliest Santa ever! |
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The Snowman
by Raymond Briggs. Ages 5-8
(Random House Books for Young Readers)
This classic book is a holiday must-have. |
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