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 THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ANNIVERSARY EDITION: A Pop-up Celebration
Robert Sabuda
Little Simon
ISBN-10: 1416927921
ISBN-13: 9781416927921
Ages 4-8
14 pages
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With a partridge popping, snow scattering and lords a-leaping off the page, this eye-opening book is a gift for readers of all ages. For this special anniversary edition, legendary paper engineer Robert Sabuda encloses his own gifts to the reader: extra pages with a pop-up Christmas tree with real lights aglow, and a beautiful pop-up ornament of two turtledoves. The ornament is packaged with the book and is the perfect adornment for your own tree.
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 CHANUKAH LIGHTS EVERYWHERE
Michael J. Rosen
illustrated by Melissa Iwai
Voyager Books/Harcourt
ISBN-10: 0152056750
ISBN-13: 9780152056759
Ages 3-7
32 pages
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One crescent moon glows in the sky. Two headlights shine through the window.... On each magical night of Chanukah, a young boy and his sister count more lights shining all around them! Join these two youngsters as they discover what it means to celebrate Chanukah in a world filled with so many other lights.
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 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Charles Dickens
illustrated by P.J. Lynch
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10: 0763631205
ISBN-13: 9780763631208
Ages 10-up
160 pages
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On the night of Christmas Eve, the crotchety old man Ebenezer Scrooge receives three ghostly visitors: the terrifying spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each takes him on a heart-stopping journey, giving him glimpses of Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, the horrifying spectres of Want and Ignorance, even Scrooge's painfully hopeful younger self. Will Scrooge's heart be opened? Can he reverse the miserable future he is forced to see?
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 CHRISTMAS: A POP-UP STOCKING STUFFER
Robert Sabuda
Orchard Books/Scholastic
ISBN-10: 0439845688
ISBN-13: 9780439845687
Ages 4-8
10 pages
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Inspiring pop-ups from Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart's bestselling pop-up book THE CHRISTMAS ALPHABET beautifully form the word "Christmas" in this stocking-stuffer sized book. This is a perfect holiday gift, and a must-have collectible for Sabuda and Reinhart's many fans.
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 A CREATURE WAS STIRRING
Clement Clarke Moore
illustrated by Carter Goodrich
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10: 0689863993
ISBN-13: 9780689863998
Ages 4-8
40 pages
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What if there was another side to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"? Even though all the children are supposed to be asleep in their beds, the mischievous narrator of this delightful story is wide awake, terrified that if Santa finds him out of bed, he'll be put on the naughty list permanently. Maybe, though, Santa isn't so scary after all...
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 FATHER AND SON: A Nativity Story
Geraldine McCaughrean
illustrated by Fabian Negrin
Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN-10: 1423103440
ISBN-13: 9781423103448
Ages 4-8
32 pages
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Every time a new baby comes into this world, his or her parents are awed by the miracle of life and by the responsibility that comes with being entrusted with a tiny person to protect, care for and teach. What if you had a baby whose coming was even greater than the miracle of life? Can you imagine how Joseph might have felt before the birth of his son, Jesus, and on their first night together?
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 THE FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Elizabeth Winthrop
Delacorte Press
ISBN-10: 0385328044
ISBN-13: 9780385328043
All Ages
40 pages
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A long time ago, a girl named Claire learned to knit by her mother's side. They lived in a stone hut, with little wood to burn and not much food to eat. Claire soon became known as the stocking girl --- with many orders for stockings to fill. One such order ensured her a payment that would be enough to fill her family's hut with light and food. But as she trudged through the snow to deliver the stockings on Christmas Eve, Claire was inspired to share her knitted dreams with someone truly in need.
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 THE FOURTH KING: The Story of the Other Wise Man
Ted Sieger
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10: 0763631213
ISBN-13: 9780763631215
Ages 4-up
48 pages
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Although everyone knows about the three Wise Men who appeared at Jesus's crib with gold, frankincense and myrrh, no one seems to be aware of the fourth Wise Man who showed up late and empty-handed. Just because he appeared too late and without gifts doesn't mean that he wasn't just as special, though, for he made many stops along the way that showed his giving spirit and selfless nature.
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 HANUKKAH AT VALLEY FORGE
Stephen Krensky
illustrated by Greg Harlin
Dutton Children's Books
ISBN-10: 0525477381
ISBN-13: 9780525477389
Ages 5-up
32 pages
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On a cold December night during the height of the Revolutionary War, General George Washington surveys his weary troops at Valley Forge. A curious Washington spies a soldier lighting a candle and asks him what he's doing. The soldier explains that he is celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. He goes on to relate a miraculous story --- how long ago an army of Jewish soldiers defeated a much larger force of powerful Greeks, a tale that provides just the kind of inspiration General Washington needs.
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 I HAVE A LITTLE DREIDEL
Maxie Baum
illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Cartwheel Books/Scholastic
ISBN-10: 0439649978
ISBN-13: 9780439649971
Ages 4-7
32 pages
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With music, instructions for playing the dreidel game, and a recipe for potato latkes, the classic dreidel song comes to life in this magnificent picture book. In addition to the original lyrics of the Hanukkah favorite, there are eight new verses about making latkes, lighting the menorah and gathering with family. Celebrate Hanukkah with this bright, fun version of the beloved holiday song!
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 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE FOR KIDS!
Jimmy Hawkins
illustrated by Douglas B. Jones
Dutton Children's Books
ISBN-10: 0525477675
ISBN-13: 9780525477679
Ages 5-up
40 pages
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Based on the 1946 movie that has become a holiday favorite, this brand new story is told from the point of view of Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey. We follow Tommy from age four to age 11 as he and the familiar townspeople of Bedford Falls embody all the values of the film. During a time of crisis, an angel-in-training named Arthur shows Tommy how many lives he has touched during his few years on Earth, and that family and friends are what matter most.
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 MERRY CHRISTMAS, CURIOUS GEORGE
Margret and H. A. Rey
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN-10: 0618692371
ISBN-13: 9780618692378
Ages 4-8
32 pages
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Curious George is feeling that Christmastime spirit. He can't wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, George gets carried away --- atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree's branches, George finds himself delivered to the local children's hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheer up the kids and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.
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 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Clement C. Moore
illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson
HarperCollins
ISBN-10: 0060757418
ISBN-13: 9780060757410
Ages 4-8
40 pages
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"The Night Before Christmas" is a classic poem that has been shared and enjoyed for generations. Richard Jesse Watson's illustrations make Santa's sleigh as dazzling as ever, his workshop and elves as unique as ever, and his beard as snowy white as ever. The magnificent scenery and images of cozy homes waiting for Santa's arrival make this book a perfect Christmas read --- aloud for the entire family.
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 ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Ann M. Martin
Scholastic Press
ISBN-10: 0439745888
ISBN-13: 9780439745888
Ages 9-12
176 pages
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Tess McAlister truly believes in magic and is convinced that this is the year she will finally meet Santa Claus. Tess has many Christmas wishes, but her most important wish is not for herself, but for her best friend, whose father is ill. Her faith in the season results in a wondrous and sparkling Christmas Eve. This lovely book portrays the magic and the spirit of hope that make the holidays merry.
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 SANTA CLAUS
Rod Green
illustrated by Jon Lucas, Carol Wright and Simon Danaher
Atheneum
ISBN-10: 1416927581
ISBN-13: 9781416927587
Ages 4-10
32 pages
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Have you ever wondered how Santa's sleigh really works? Or what reindeer eat? Or just how big the North Pole's mailroom must be? SANTA CLAUS, a lavish behind-the-scenes tour of the history, the mystery and the magic of Jolly Saint Nick, will answer these questions and many more. Learn all about the clothes, the elves and the gadgets that make the man, and find out all the secrets about the man who makes miracles happen every December 25th.
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 SILENT NIGHT
Thomas Kinkade
written by Joseph Mohr
HarperCollins
ISBN-10: 0060787430
ISBN-13: 9780060787431
Ages 4-8
32 pages
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As night falls on Christmas Eve, the air is filled with quiet anticipation. Though the excitement of Christmas morning is only hours away, it is this evening that holds the most joy and promise --- the evening that heralds the birth of Jesus. One of the most recognizable and beloved Christmas carols is brought to life in this celebration of the wonder and hope of the holiday season.
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 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - OR - ACCOUNT OF A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
Anonymous
illustrated by Matt Tavares
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10: 0763631183
ISBN-13: 9780763631185
Ages 5-up
32 pages
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Before the poem "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" was published anonymously in 1823, kids imagined St. Nicholas to be a gruff, skinny old man who was more likely to give a child a punishment than a bicycle for a Christmas present. After the poem grew popular, though, the image of Santa Claus was transformed into the plump, merry St. Nick that we picture today. Matt Tavares captures the spirit of the era of the poem in his beautifully illustrated version of the perennial Christmas classic.
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 WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH
Cornelia Funke
The Chicken House/Scholastic
ISBN-10: 043978204X
ISBN-13: 9780439782043
Ages 9-12
192 pages
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Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, runs away --- causing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he's not safe: Gerold Geronimus Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determined to put an end to children's wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!
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--- Compiled and written by Katie Mendelson
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