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Arrou-Vignod, Jean-Philippe071244 Christmas With Rita And Whatsit. Rita and her sometime talking dog, Whatsit, prepare for the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. il. Tallec, Olivier. [IL 4-8] 25 pages Chronicle 2009 E. Christmas. Human-animal relationship. K,L,Q (AR) 17.89Barbo, Maria S.089702 Velveteen Rabbit Christmas. Christmas is coming, but the Velveteen Rabbit is missing! Will he turn up before the holiday? My Readers. Level 1. il. Hague, Michael. [IL 4-6] 32 pages Square Fish 2013 E. Rabbits. Christmas. (AR) 11.48Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta089866 Worst Twelve Days Of Christmas. A new baby brother threatens to take down Christmas in this funny and original play on The Twelve Days Of Christmas. il. Wood, Ryan. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Abrams 2011 E. Christmas. Infants. Q,W (AR) 18.57Barrett, Judi093592 Santa From Cincinnati. A baby in Cincinnati whose first words are “ho ho ho” grows up to become Santa Claus. il. Hawkes, Kevin. [IL 4-8] 46 pages Atheneum 2012 E. Santa Claus. Christmas. B+,CA,K+,L+,M,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 19.29Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)P02300 Santa Claus In Oz. Here in one recording are both of L. Frank Baum’s Santa Claus stories: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and A Kidnapped Santa Claus. In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Baum gives listeners a glimpse into the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. In A kidnapped Santa Claus, listeners find out what happens when Santa is kidnapped shortly before Christmas. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2013 Fic. Santa Claus. Christmas stories. 47.49Bearn, Emily100367 Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Rose Cottage Tales. Wealthy, married mice Tumtum and Nutmeg have a series of adventures as they try to help two impoverished human children. il. Price, Nick. [IL 8-12] 398 pages Little 2010 808-S. Mice. Siblings. K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.29Benedis-Grab, Daphne110162 Angel Tree. Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square and people tie wishes to it, but nobody knows where the tree comes from--but this year four children are determined to solve the mystery of the Angel Tree. [IL 8-12] 246 pages Scholastic 2014 Fic. Christmas. Christmas trees. K 19.29Berenstain, Jan112212 Berenstain Bears’ Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Berenstain Bears celebrate Christmas just like in the olden days, without all their gadgets and toys. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Harper 2012 E. Christmas. Bears. Q (AR) 16.49Besel, Jennifer M.116932 Christmas Drawing Wonderland! Step-by-step instructions and sketches show how to draw common Christmas and winter images and symbols. First Facts.

Holiday Sketchbook. il. Makuc, Lucy. [IL 6-9] 24 pages Capstone 2014 743. Christmas in art. Winter in art. B 19.48Biedrzycki, David119526 Santa Retires. Santa Claus is tired of delivering toys and decides to retire to somewhere warm, but things do not work out as expected. il. [IL 4-7] 32 pages Charlesbridge 2012 E. Santa Claus. Retirement. K,L,Q,W (AR) 13.18119523 Santa’s New Jet. Shortly before Christmas, Santa discovers that the sleigh needs major repairs and the reindeer are out of shape, so the elves build him a jet to use on his annual trip. il. [IL 3-6] 32 pages Charlesbridge 2011 E. Santa Claus. Elves. K,L,Q (AR) 12.78Black, Birdie123478 Just Right For Christmas. A king buys some red cloth to make the perfect Christmas gift for his daughter. Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants. il. Beardshaw, Rosalind. [IL 3-7] 25 pages Nosy Crow 2012 E. Textiles. Gifts. C,K+,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 18.59Bloch, Serge127316 Snowed Under And Other Christmas Confusions. A snow storm the day before Christmas causes a boy many worries, which are not helped by such confusing phrases as “Don’t be a wet blanket” and “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Sterling 2011 E. Figures of speech. Christmas. K,Q (AR) 16.47Breen, Steve148355 Secret Of Santa’s Island. Young Sam McGuffin stows away on Santa’s sleigh one Christmas Eve, intending to visit the North Pole, but instead he discovers the secret island paradise where Santa and his elves vacation every year when their work is done. il. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Dial 2009 E. Stowaways. Islands. B,K,L,Q (AR) 19.29Brenner, Tom148748 And Then Comes Christmas. A lyrical invitation to watch for signs of the approaching season--and revel in the homespun rituals that warm a family celebration. il. Christy, Jana. [IL 4-8] 30 pages Candlewick 2014 E. K 18.59Brett, Jan149246 Home For Christmas. Rollo the troll is tired of chores, but after spending time with various animal families he realizes he wants to be home for Christmas even if he must behave. il. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Putnam 2011 E. Trolls. Human behavior. B,K,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.99149284 Who’s That Knocking On Christmas Eve? A boy from Finnmark and his ice bear help scare away some hungry trolls so that Kyri and her father can enjoy their Christmas Eve meal. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Putnam 2002 E. Trolls. Christmas. B,C,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.29Bridwell, Norman150931 Clifford’s Christmas. Emily Elizabeth and her big red dog Clifford celebrate Christmas together. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Scholastic 2011 E. Dogs. Christmas. (AR/RC) 11.40

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Brown, Marc Tolon158295 Arthur’s Christmas. Arthur puts a lot of time, effort, and thought into his special present for Santa Claus. il. [ IL 4-8] 32 pages Little 2011 E. Gifts. Christmas. B,C,K,L (AR/RC) 12.40Bruel, Nick163338 Bad Kitty Christmas. After destroying all of the gifts and decorations at home, Bad Kitty escapes from the car on Christmas Eve and finds a new friend, who helps her learn the true meaning of Christmas. il. [IL 4-8] 39 pages Roaring Brook 2011 E. Stories in rhyme. Cats. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.29Buehner, Caralyn166663 Snowmen At Christmas. On Christmas Eve, snowmen hold a party in the center of town and celebrate with food, music and dancing, and presents. il. Buehner, Mark [IL 4-8] 32 pages Dial 2005 E. Snowmen. Christmas. CA,K,L,Q,W+ (AR/RC) 19.29Bunting, Eve171744 Night Tree. A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime. il. Rand, Ted [IL 4-8] 32 pages Harcourt 1991 E. Trees. Forest animals. B,C,K,L+,M (AR/RC) 12.40Buzzeo, Toni179486 Lighthouse Christmas. Christmas is two days away, but Frances and her little brother Peter, who recently moved to a lighthouse on an isolated island, fear they will have no treats, no music, and no visit from Santa. il. Carpenter, Nancy. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Dial 2011 E. Christmas. Lighthouses. C,K,L+,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29Cabrera, Jane180188 12 Days Of Christmas. Merry animals celebrate the twelve days of Christmas in this version of the traditional folk song. il. [IL 2-5] 33 pages Holiday House 2013 782-E. Folk songs. Christmas music. K,L,M,Q,W 19.27Caple, Kathy185758 Duck & Company Christmas. Duck and Rat’s bookstore is busy as Christmas approaches and all the animals buy gifts and celebrate with their friends. il. [IL 6-10] 48 pages Holiday House 2011 E. Animals. Christmas. K,L,Q (AR/RC) 18.57Title EntryP00177 102 Christmas Songs. A large collection of traditional and new holiday songs sung by both children and adults. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2007 781. Christmas music. Carols. 56.99Clark, Mary Higgins217518 Magical Christmas Horse. Johnny, who lives in Arizona but loves his grandfather’s 265-year-old farm house in Connecticut, is overjoyed when his family spends Christmas there. il. Minor, Wendell. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Simon 2011 E. Christmas. Historic buildings. B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) 19.99Title EntryP00474 Clifford’s Christmas And Other Holiday Stories. A collection of four stories about winter, Christmas, and

snow. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2008 E. Dogs. Snow. 37.99Cole, Brock229672 Money We’ll Save. When Pa brings home a young turkey in hopes of saving money on their Christmas dinner, his family faces all sorts of trouble--and expense--in their tiny 19th-century New York City flat. il. [IL 4-8] 33 pages Farrar 2011 E. Family life. Apartment houses. B,C,K+,L,M+,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.29Cole, Henry229396 Littlest Evergreen. A small evergreen tree is adopted by a family at Christmas. il. [IL 4-7] 32 pages Harper 2011 E. Evergreens. Trees. K,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29Coven, Wanda245466 Heidi Heckelbeck And The Christmas Surprise. After Heidi borrows her mother’s charm bracelet without permission, it gets damaged and she uses magic to try to repair it before her mother finds out, but there is a problem that only Aunt Trudy or Santa can fix. Heidi Heckelbeck Bk. 9. il. Burris, Priscilla. [IL 7-9] 119 pages Little Simon 2013 Fic. Charm bracelets. Human behavior. Q (AR) 18.59Crane, Carol247537 Christmas Tree Ship. A heartwarming fictional tale based on the true events of a little schooner delivering Christmas trees to Chicago in 1912. il. Ellison, Chris. [IL 6-10] 32 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2011 977. Christmas trees. K,L,Q (AR) 18.57Dadey, Debbie254263 Unicorns Don’t Give Sleigh Rides. The Bailey School kids wonder if there is a unicorn hiding at the Bailey Stables. il. Gurney, John Steven [IL 7-10] 68 pages Scholastic 2008 Fic. Unicorns. Christmas. (AR/RC) 12.00Davis, David263106 Twelve Days Of Christmas-- In Texas, That Is. Told with a Texas twang, this tale features a dozen icons of the Lone Star state. il. Camling, Candace. [IL 5-8] 30 pages Pelican 2011 811. Gifts. Christmas. L,Q 19.29DePaola, Tomie266390 Strega Nona’s Gift. Strega Nona and Big Anthony feast their way through the holidays in this joyous celebration of food, friendship, and family. il. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Penguin 2011 E. Christmas. Religious holidays. B,K,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.99Dewdney, Anna276335 Llama Llama Holiday Drama. Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings. il. [IL 3-6] 32 pages Viking 2010 E. Llamas. Stories in rhyme. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.99Dickens, Charles277131 Christmas Carol And Other Christmas Stories. The spirit of Christmas comes to life in this classic story of grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts that visit him to show him the error of his ways. Oxford Children’s Classics. [IL 10-14] 331 pages Oxford University Press 2012 Fic. Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character). Poor families. 14.37

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Drummond, Ree290867 Charlie And The Christmas Kitty. Charlie, a bassett hound who considers himself to be “King of the Ranch,” finds an unexpected Christmas gift under the tree. il. De Groat, Diane. [IL 4-8] 33 pages Harper 2012 E. Basset hounds. Cats. Q (AR) 19.99Dunrea, Olivier295754 Christmas Tree For Pyn. Little Pyn finally persuades her gruff father to find the perfect Christmas tree in the snowy forest and, after bringing it home, decorates it with him. il. [IL 3-8] 31 pages Philomel 2011 E. Christmas trees. Father-daughter relationship. B,C,L+,M,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 19.29Eick, Jean304389 Christmas Crafts. Easy-to-follow instructions show readers how to make Christmas crafts and decorations using everyday objects and craft materials. CraftBooks. il. Petelinsek, Kathleen. [IL 6-9] 24 pages Child’s World 2011 745. Christmas decorations. Handicraft. L 20.67Enderlein, Cheryl L.310729 Christmas In England. Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in England. First Facts. Christmas Around The World. il. [IL 6-9] 24 pages Capstone 2013 394. Christmas. L (AR) 19.48310736 Christmas In Mexico. Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Mexico. First Facts. Christmas Around The World. il. [IL 6-9] 24 pages Capstone 2013 394. Christmas. L (AR) 19.48Evert, Lori318532 Christmas Wish. Young Anja, whose greatest dream is to be one of Santa’s elves, makes friends with the animals that guide her on the journey from her home in the far North to meet Santa. il. Breiehagen, Per. [IL 6-8] 45 pages Random 2013 Fic. Voyages and travels. Tundra animals. K+,L,M,Q,W+ (AR) 19.99Falconer, Ian321073 Olivia Helps With Christmas. As she impatiently waits for Santa’s arrival, Olivia the pig tries to help with family preparations on the day before Christmas. il. [IL 3-7] 58 pages Atheneum 2007 E. Christmas. Pigs. B,K-,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 20.69Farmer, Jacqueline325141 O Christmas Tree: Its History And Holiday Traditions. From the Christmas tree’s origins to its decorations and lights, readers will learn about the various traditions that led to the holiday celebrations people enjoy today. il. Friar, Joanne H. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Charlesbridge 2010 394. Christmas trees. B,K,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 12.78Frederick, Heather Vogel352716 Little Women Christmas. With Father away serving in the Civil War, Marmee and her girls try to have a cheery Christmas. il. Ibatoulline, Bagram. [IL 4-8] 30 pages Simon 2014 E. Christmas. K 19.99French, Jackie355676 Christmas Wombat. Christmas from a wombat’s point of view, including competition for the carrots children have left out for Santa’s reindeer, and guess

who gets stuck in the chimney? il. Whatley, Bruce. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Clarion 2012 E. Wombats. Christmas. C,K+,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29Gibbons, Gail376374 Christmas Is- Discusses the different aspects of Christmas including angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents and the celebration of the birth of the Christ child. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Holiday House 2001 394. Christmas trees. Christmas. Q (AR/RC) 13.75Goldman, Dara384502 Boris And Stella And The Perfect Gift. Boris and Stella are in love but do not have much money, so Stella sells something very important to her in order to buy Boris a Hanukkah gift, and Boris does likewise to buy Stella a Christmas present. il. [IL 6-8] 31 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2013 E. Gifts. Hanukkah. K,L,M,Q,W (AR) 18.59Greene, Jacqueline Dembar397269 Candlelight For Rebecca. Rebecca is Jewish, but her class is making Christmas decorations. American Girls Collection. il. Hunt, Robert. [IL 8-12] 85 pages American Girl 2009 Fic. Jews. Christmas. (AR/RC) 13.08Greene, Stephanie397260 Princess Posey And The Christmas Magic. Posey and her family and friends prepare for the holidays. il. Sisson, Stephanie Roth. [IL 6-9] 83 pages Putnam 2013 Fic. Christmas. K+,L,M,Q (AR/RC) 17.19Griffith, Gretchen402258 When Christmas Feels Like Home. When his family moves from a small Mexican village to North Carolina, Eduardo asks how soon he will feel at home, and slowly his Tio Miguel’s seemingly impossible replies come true until, at last, he can put out the Nativity scene he carved with his grandfather. il. Farias, Carolina. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Whitman 2013 E. Immigrants. Moving. K,L,M,Q,W (AR) 19.29Grogan, John404812 Very Marley Christmas. Marley the rambunctious puppy and his family prepare for Christmas, hoping very much for snow. il. Cowdrey, Richard. [IL 3-8] 33 pages Harper 2008 E. Dogs. Christmas. B,K-,Q (AR) 19.99Gutman, Dan408494 Christmas Genie. When a meteorite crashes into a 5th-grade classroom in Oak Park, Illinois, the genie inside agrees to grant the class a Christmas wish--if they can agree on one within an hour. il. Santat, Dan. [IL 8-12] 150 pages Simon 2009 Fic. Genies. Wishes. B,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.29P02293 Deck The Halls, We’re Off The Walls! A. J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School are in for a weird Christmas surprise when they head to the local mall to see Santa Claus. My Weird School Special. HD audio [IL 7-10] Findaway World 2013 Fic. Christmas. School stories. 37.99Hall, Donald412449 Christmas At Eagle Pond. It’s the Christmas season of 1940, and twelve-year-old Donnie takes the train to visit his grandparent’s place in rural New Hampshire. il. [IL 9-12] 78 pages Houghton 2012 Fic. Sleighs. Farm life. 17.87

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412621 Lucy’s Christmas. In the fall of 1909, Lucy gets an early start on making Christmas presents for her family and friends, which they will open at the church’s Christmas program. il. McCurdy, Michael. [IL 5-9] 40 pages David R. Godine 2007 E. Christmas. Gifts. 15.07Hapka, Cathy748256 Feliz Navidad, Jorge El Curioso = Merry Christmas, Curious George. Separated from the man in the yellow hat while at a Christmas tree farm, Curious George ends up at a hospital where he delights the child patients with his own brand of tree trimming. In English and Spanish. il. Young, Mary O’Keefe. [IL 4-8] 25 pages Houghton 2012 E. Monkeys. Christmas trees. Q 15.09748161 Margret And H. A. Rey’s Merry Christmas, Curious George. Separated from the man in the yellow hat while at a Christmas tree farm, Curious George ends up at a hospital where he delights the child patients with his own brand of tree trimming. il. Young, Mary O’Keefe. [IL 4-8] 25 pages Houghton 2006 E. Monkeys. Christmas trees. (AR) 14.39Hendrix, John437767 Shooting At The Stars: The Christmas Truce Of 1914. In 1914 France, a British soldier writes to his mother about the strange events of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when German and Allied soldiers met on neutral ground to share songs, food, and fun. Includes historical notes and glossary. il. [IL 6-8] 39 pages Abrams 2014 E. Christmas Truce, 1914. World War, 1914-1918. B+,K+ 20.67Hillert, Margaret029896 Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon. A boy and his pet dragon share many winter activities and celebrate Christmas. il. Kock, Carl [IL 4-6] 32 pages Norwood House 2007 E. Christmas. Dragons. (AR/RC) 18.57Hodges, Margaret450465 Wee Christmas Cabin. A tinker’s child who grows up helping everyone in her Irish village is rewarded in her old age with a cabin built by fairies on Christmas Eve. il. Root, Kimberly Bulcken. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Holiday House 2009 E. Fairies. Christmas. B,K,L,Q+ (AR/RC) 19.27Holm, Jennifer L.460028 Very Babymouse Christmas. A spunky mouse with an active imagination wants the latest electronic gadget for Christmas even if she has to outfox Santa himself to get it. il. [IL 7-10] 89 pages Random 2011 741. Christmas. Gifts. L,M,Q+ (AR) 12.75House, Catherine465202 Stork In A Baobab Tree: An African Twelve Days Of Christmas. Set in Africa during the Christmas season, this is the story of a village preparing for a celebration--the birth of a child. il. Alakija, Polly. [IL 5-8] 26 pages Frances Lincoln 2011 E. Christmas. Gifts. B,K- (AR) 19.97Howe, James467134 Fright Before Christmas. Howie the dog is afraid of Santa Claus and believes ghosts are haunting Christmas. il. Mack, Jeff [IL 6-8] 42 pages Atheneum 2007 Fic. Christmas. Santa Claus. Q (AR/RC) 11.40

Hughes, Shirley469974 Christmas Eve Ghost. In 1930s Liverpool, England, a widowed mother, who is a busy laundress, tells her kids not to speak to the neighbors when she goes out, since they go to a different church. il. [IL 4-8] 30 pages Candlewick 2010 E. Laundry. Prejudices. B,K+,L,M,Q+ (AR) 18.59Isadora, Rachel656204 Night Before Christmas. The classic Christmas poem set in Africa. il. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Putnam 2009 811. Santa Claus. Christmas. B,K,L,Q+ (AR) 19.29Jaine, Lillian895891 Twelve Days Of Christmas. Presents the words to the traditional song of gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas, with illustrations of French hens wearing berets, loud calling birds, and more. il. Andreasen, Dan. [IL 4-9] 29 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2012 782-E. Folk songs. Christmas music. Q 17.89Jay, Alison490145 Christmastime. This tale takes two children, their pets, a snowman, and many other favorite Christmastime characters on an adventure to the North Pole. il. [IL 2-6] 32 pages Dial 2012 E. Christmas. Vocabulary. B+,K+,L-,M,Q+,W 19.29Jeffers, Susan490435 Twelve Days Of Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Emma discovers a magical music box with a classic holiday tune that unites her with Santa Claus, and together they travel to the North Pole. il. [IL 4-8] 35 pages Harper 2013 E. Santa Claus. Christmas. K+,L,M,Q,W 19.99Kelleher, Kathie512008 Night Before Christmas, Deep Under The Sea. Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, reimagined in a cheerful underwater setting. il. Andreasen, Dan. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Holiday House 2012 811. Christmas. Marine animals. K,L,Q,W (AR) 19.27Keogh, Josie514505 Christmas=Navidad. An introduction to Christmas and some of its traditions. In English and Spanish. PowerKids Readers: Happy Holidays = PowerKids Readers: Felices Fiestas. il. [IL 5-8] 24 pages PowerKids 2013 394. Christmas. Bilingual books. L 23.22Kimmel, Eric A.518279 Flying Canoe: A Christmas Story. On Christmas Eve, a mysterious stranger gives six French-Canadian trappers a trip to their homes, if they agree not to speak until they cross their own thresholds. il. San Souci, Daniel. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Holiday House 2011 398-E. Folklore. B,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.27Kladstrup, Kristin523248 Gingerbread Pirates. When Jim’s gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, comes alive, the tasty treat prepares to battle Santa Claus, who likes to eat cookies on Christmas Eve. il. Tavares, Matt. [IL 4-10] 30 pages Candlewick 2009 E. Cookies. Pirates. B,K,L,Q+ (AR) 19.29523285 Night In Santa’s Great Big Bag. Louis’s favorite toy lamb inadvertently falls into Santa’s bag on Christmas Eve. il. Jessell, Tim. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Viking 2010 E. Toys. Santa Claus. K-,L,Q (AR) 19.29

Konstantelos, Harold M.P01263 Three Wise Cats A Christmas Story. An inspirational tale about three cats and their journey to witness the first Christmas. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2010 Fic. Cats. Christmas. 37.99Kostyal, K. M.530164 Christmas In Williamsburg: 300 Years Of Family Traditions. Customs of an American Christmas in Williamsburg, Virginia. il. Epstein, Lori. [IL 8-12] 60 pages National Geographic 2011 394. Christmas. L,Q (AR) 19.97Krensky, Stephen160219 Last Christmas Tree. A story about a little Christmas tree that wants nothing more than to find a home. il. Campion, Pascal. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Dial 2014 E. Christmas trees. K 19.29LaRoche, Amelia543074 Ho-Ho-Ho Christmas Jokes To Tickle Your Funny Bone. Read jokes, limericks, tongue twisters, and knock-knock jokes about Christmas. Also find out fun facts about the holiday. Funnier Bone Jokes. il. [IL 7-10] 48 pages Enslow Elementary 2013 818. Christmas. Q 22.28Lasky, Kathryn544166 Christmas After All: The Diary Of Minnie Swift. It is 1932--the middle of the Great Depression--and jobs are scarce. Through her diary entries, twelve-year-old Minnie captures the optimism of a small Midwestern family, the fortitude of the American spirit, and the magic of Christmas. Dear America. il. [IL 9-14] 187 pages Scholastic 2012 Fic. Great Depression, 1929-1939. Family life. (AR) 16.49Lester, Helen566096 Tacky’s Christmas. Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect, and Tacky are enjoying Christmas, complete with an unusual tree, when Tacky’s odd behavior saves them from hunters. il. Munsinger, Lynn. [IL 3-7] 30 pages Houghton 2010 E. Christmas. Individuality. B,K,L,M,Q+ (AR) 19.29Lewis, J. Patrick568359 And The Soldiers Sang. A young Welsh soldier fights along the Western Front during World War I, experiencing the horrors of trench warfare before participating in the famed Christmas Truce of 1914. il. Kelley, Gary. [IL 9-13] 32 pages Creative 2011 Fic. World War, 1914-1918. Christmas Truce, 1914. Q 20.69568364 First Dog’s White House Christmas. The dog that lives at the White House invites international guests to a Christmas party, where they share holiday customs from their respective countries. il. Bowers, Tim. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2010 E. Dogs. Christmas. K,L,Q (AR) 18.57Litwin, Eric580408 Pete The Cat Saves Christmas. When Santa falls ill and Christmas may have to be canceled, Pete the cat comes to the rescue. il. Dean, James. [IL 3-7] 33 pages Harper 2012 E. Stories in rhyme. Cats. K,L,M,Q+,W 19.99Llimos Plomer, Anna581210 Earth-Friendly Christmas Crafts In 5 Easy

Steps. Provides step-by-step instructions on how to create fourteen simple Christmas crafts using various materials. Earth-Friendly Crafts In 5 Easy Steps. il. [IL 7-10] 31 pages Enslow Elementary 2013 745. Christmas decorations. Handicraft. L,Q 23.22Loates, Lyn581278 Christmas Delicious. Raisin and Rice are Manhattan mice living in the storeroom at Zanzibar’s Deli who prepare a Christmas feast but almost forget the most important part. il. Jones, Mark. [IL 3-7] 34 pages Blue Apple 2010 E. Stories in rhyme. Mice. Q,W (AR) 19.29London, Jonathan584737 Froggy’s Best Christmas. Froggy experiences his first Christmas, celebrating it with his friends and family. il. Remkiewicz, Frank [IL 2-6] 32 pages Viking 2002 E. Christmas. Frogs. K,Q (AR/RC) 12.48Long, Laurel585252 Twelve Days Of Christmas. An interpretation of a Christmas favorite, set against a Renaissance countryside. il. [IL 3-5] 32 pages Dial 2011 782. Folk songs. Christmas music. B,K,L,Q,W 19.29Long, Loren585230 Otis Christmas. On Christmas Eve at the farm, a horse faces complications while delivering her foal and Otis the tractor must race through snowy, treacherous woods to bring back Doc Baker before it is too late. il. [IL 6-9] 39 pages Philomel 2013 E. Tractors. Horses. B+,L,Q (AR) 19.99MacLachlan, Patricia595023 True Gift: A Christmas Story. Lily and her younger brother Liam try to find a companion for White Cow at Christmas. il. Floca, Brian. [IL 7-11] 81 pages Simon 2009 Fic. Siblings. Cows. B,K,L,Q+ (AR/RC) 16.49Martin, Ann M.P00292 Tis The Season. Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don’t know how to think about it. It’s their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them -- from their grandmother to their friends Olivia and Nikki. Main Street Bk 3. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2007 Fic. Christmas. Holidays. 47.49Marzollo, Jean609142 I Spy Christmas: A Book Of Picture Riddles. Rhymes invite the reader to find hidden objects in photographs of Christmas items. il. Wick, Walter [IL 4-8] 33 pages Scholastic 1992 793. Literary recreations. Christmas. B,C,L 17.19Matteson, George613339 Christmas Tugboat: How The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Came To New York City. A New York Harbor tugboat captain and his family take the tug up the Hudson River to pick up and tow the barge carrying the enormous Christmas tree that will be displayed at Rockefeller Center. il. Ransome, James. [IL 7-10] 39 pages Clarion 2012 Fic. Tugboats. Boats and boating. K,L,M,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 19.29

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McAnulty, Stacy617228 Dear Santasaurus. Naughty comes easily to Ernest. Nice is harder. But maybe if Ernest writes to Santasaurus about all the ways he’s tried to be helpful and well-behaved, he can get that Jurassic Turbo Scooter X9 with the working headlight, racing fin, and secret compartment he has his eye on. il. Kaminsky, Jef. [IL 6-8] 32 pages Boyds Mills 2013 E. Christmas. K,L,M,Q,W (AR) 18.57McDonald, Megan623507 Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday. Judy Moody is busy creating her yearly Christmas list, while her younger brother Stink only wishes for it to snow. il. Reynolds, Peter. [IL 7-10] 82 pages Candlewick 2007 Fic. School stories. Christmas. B,K,L,M,Q+ (AR/RC) 17.89P01322 Judy Moody & Stink The Holly Joliday. Judy Moody is busy creating her yearly Christmas list, while her younger brother Stink only wishes for it to snow. HD audio [IL 7-10] Findaway World 2010 Fic. Christmas. Siblings. 33.24McGhee, Alison625152 Star Bright: A Christmas Story. What can a small angel give a most important baby? A Christmas story about the greatest gift of all. il. Reynolds, Peter. [IL 8-12] 37 pages Atheneum 2014 E. Christmas. K 19.29McGinley, Phyllis625437 Year Without A Santa Claus. Tells, in rhyme, of the year Santa Claus, suffering from ailments, decides to vacation at Christmastime, and of the surprising response of children around the world. il. Manders, John. [IL 6-9] 40 pages Cavendish 2010 E. Stories in rhyme. Santa Claus. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29McKee, David627558 Elmer’s Christmas. Elmer the patchwork elephant helps the excited youngsters prepare for the Christmas visit of Papa Red. il. [IL 4-9] 25 pages Andersen Press 2011 E. Christmas. Elephants. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.27McKissack, Pat628069 All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll. During the Depression, three young sisters get one baby doll for Christmas and must find a way to share. il. Pinkney, Jerry. [IL 4-8] 34 pages Schwartz & Wade 2007 E. Sisters. Dolls. B+,C,K+,L,M,Q+,W+ (AR) 19.29McNamara, Margaret629699 Christmas Fairy Magic. Clara, Rosy, Golden, Sylva, and Squeak celebrate Christmas and their sister Tinker Bell’s return to Sheepskerry Island. Fairy Bell Sisters Bk. 6. il. Collingridge, Catharine. [IL 6-10] 133 pages Harper 2014 Fic. Fairies. Sisters. 18.59629717 Secret Santa. When Katie draws Andrew’s name in the first-grade Christmas gift exchange, she decides not to give him a present because he has said mean things about her reindeer sweater. Robin Hill School. Ready-To-Read. Level 1. il. Gordon, Mike. [IL 4-6] 32 pages Simon Spotlight 2012 E. Gifts. Human behavior. Q (AR) 11.60Milgrim, David643713 Santa Duck And His Merry Helpers. Every Christmas, Nicholas Duck helps Santa by collecting gift lists, but this year his little brothers and sister create havoc

when they try to help, leading Nicholas to contemplate the true meaning of Christmas. il. [IL 5-8] 32 pages Putnam 2010 E. Christmas. Ducks. B,C,K,L+,M,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 16.49Modugno, Maria650634 Santa Claus And The Three Bears. The classic story of Goldilocks And The Three Bears gets a Christmas twist. il. Dyer, Brooke. [IL 4-8] 31 pages Harper 2013 E. Santa Claus. Bears. K+,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.99Moore, Clement Clarke656202 Night Before Christmas. A new take on the best-known Christmas poem of all time. il. Hobbie, Holly. [IL 3-6] 36 pages Little 2013 811. Santa Claus. Christmas poetry. K+,L,M,Q,W+ 20.00656201 Night Before Christmas. Everyone’s favorite Christmas poem, featuring a lively cast of young creatures anticipating the most exciting night of the year! il. Reid, Barbara. [IL 4-7] 28 pages Whitman 2014 811. Santa Claus. Christmas poetry. K 19.29Moore, Tim656203 Must Be Santa. The classic holiday song available for the first time as a picture book! il. Whitehead, Peter. [IL 2-6] 25 pages Golden 2011 E. Santa Claus. Christmas music. L,Q (AR) 13.69Mora, Pat657980 Pinata In A Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days Of Christmas. In this adaptation of the folk song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” friends exchange such gifts as a pinata and “cuatro luminarias.” il. Morales, Magaly. [IL 3-7] 28 pages Clarion 2009 782-E. Latin Americans. Christmas music. B,K,L 18.60Mortimer, Anne660459 Christmas Mouse. Mouse gets ready for Christmas Day and makes a special Christmas wish. il. [IL 4-8] 24 pages Harper 2013 E. Stories in rhyme. Christmas. K,L,Q 16.49Murphy, Jim665285 Truce: The Day The Soldiers Stopped Fighting. The story of a Christmas miracle on the Western Front during World War I. il. [IL 9-12] 116 pages Scholastic 2009 940. Christmas Truce, 1914. World War, 1914-1918. C,L+,Q+ (AR/RC) 21.39Title EntryP00437 Night Before Christmas And Other Favorite Holiday Stories. Listen to the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor and other favorite holiday stories. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2008 E. American poetry. Christmas. 37.99Noble, Trinka Hakes677771 Christmas Spider’s Miracle. A poor peasant woman who has no money for gifts or a special meal for her children gets help from a kindly mother spider on Christmas. il. Costanza, Stephen. [IL 6-10] 32 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2011 398-E. Folklore. K,L,Q,W (AR) 19.27Numeroff, Laura Joffe684085 If You Take A Mouse To The Movies. Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree. il. Bond, Felicia [IL 3-7] 32 pages Harper 2000 E. Mice. Christmas. B,C,Q (AR/RC) 19.29

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O’Connor, Jane685662 Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. Nancy is devastated, which is even worse than heart-broken, when her fancy Christmas tree topper breaks. il. Preiss-Glasser, Robin. [IL 4-7] 32 pages Harper 2009 E. Christmas trees. Christmas. B,Q (AR/RC) 19.99O’Ryan, Ray692021 Green Christmas! When a cosmic storm hits, stranding the Nelsons on their new home planet, Nebulon, Zack’s hopes of a white Christmas in Vermont are dashed, but Nebulon provides a surprising alternative. Galaxy Zack #6. il. Colin, Jack. [IL 7-10] 121 pages Little Simon 2013 Fic. Science fiction. Snow. Q (AR) 18.59Osborne, Mary Pope693387 Christmas In Camelot. On Christmas Eve, Jack and Annie’s tree house transports them to King Arthur’s castle. il. Murdocca, Sal [IL 6-9] 115 pages Random 2001 Fic. Time travel. Magic. B,K,Q (AR/RC) 15.77693364 Ghost Tale For Christmas Time. Jack and Annie go back in time to Victorian England to help Charles Dickens. Magic Tree House #44. “A Stepping Stone book.” il. Murdocca, Sal. [IL 7-12] 113 pages Random 2010 Fic. Time travel. L,Q (AR/RC) 16.49693472 Rags And Riches: Kids In The Time Of Charles Dickens: A Nonfiction Companion To A Ghost Tale For Christmas Time. What Victorian England was like for kids. Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. ”A Stepping Stone book.” il. Murdocca, Sal. [IL 7-11] 117 pages Random 2010 362. Children. Q (AR/RC) 12.30Owen, Ruth694778 Christmas And Hanukkah Origami. Step-by-step instructions show readers how to use the traditional Japanese art of folding paper to make fun Christmas and Hanukkah decorations. Holiday Origami. il. [IL 7-11] 32 pages PowerKids 2013 736. Origami. Christmas decorations. L 25.95Pallotta, Jerry696679 Dinosaur Christmas. After he gets a postcard from a little girl, Santa Claus reminisces about all the trouble he had when dinosaurs pulled his sleigh. il. McWilliam, Howard. [IL 5-7] 32 pages Scholastic 2013 E. Santa Claus. Dinosaurs. W (AR) 16.49Parish, Peggy699940 Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia. As Amelia Bedelia helps Mrs. Rogers prepare for Christmas, she bakes a date cake with a calendar in it. il. Sweat, Lynn [IL 6-8] 62 pages Greenwillow 1986 E. Christmas. Humorous fiction. B,C,L (AR/RC) 11.60Pettiford, Rebecca713101 Christmas. Describes the Christian holiday of Christmas and the things people do to celebrate. Holidays. il. [IL 3-7] 24 pages Bullfrog Books 2015 394. Christmas. 19.97Pienkowski, Jan716836 First Christmas. The story of the Nativity accompanied with illustrations. il. [IL 8-12] 24 pages Knopf 2013 232. Christmas. 18.59Pitchford, Dean719554 Nickel Bay Nick. When eleven-year-old Sam gets into trouble and is forced to work for his reclusive neighbor Mr. Wells, he soon finds out that his mysterious new acquaintance hides many secrets of his own--

including one that will change Sam’s life forever. [IL 8-12] 253 pages Putnam Fic. Human behavior. Secrets. CA,K,L,Q (AR) 19.29Polacco, Patricia723318 Christmas Tapestry. A tapestry that is being used to cover a hole in a church wall at Christmas brings together an elderly couple who were separated during World War II. il. [IL 8-12] 48 pages Philomel 2002 Fic. Christmas. Jews. B,CA,K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.29723351 Gifts Of The Heart. Kay Lamity, Trisha and Richie’s new housekeeper, shows them how special it is to give Christmas gifts that come from the heart. il. [IL 6-9] 38 pages Putnam 2013 Fic. Christmas. Gifts. B,L,W (AR/RC) 19.99723370 Welcome Comfort. Welcome Comfort, a lonely foster child, is assured by his friend the school custodian that there is a Santa Claus, but he does not discover the truth until one wondrous and surprising Christmas Eve. il. [IL 4-8] 40 pages Philomel 1999 E. Santa Claus. Christmas. CA,L (AR/RC) 12.96Title EntryP00949 Presence Of Christmas. Contains a heartwarming anthology of stories, poems, and traditional songs of the holiday season. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2009 808. Christmas. 37.99Primavera, Elise733234 Auntie Claus, Home For The Holidays. When Sophie is cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy in her school’s version of the Nutcracker, her Auntie Claus skips her usual fall business trip and turns New York City into the North Pole. il. [IL 4-8] 39 pages Simon 2009 E. Ballet. Aunts. K-,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.99Raczka, Bob737132 Santa Clauses: Short Poems From The North Pole. Twenty-five haiku give readers a fresh, humorous perspective on Santa’s December preparations. il. Groenink, Chuck. [IL 5-8] 33 pages Carolrhoda 2014 811. Christmas poetry. K+ (AR) 19.27Ray, Jane740896 Twelve Days Of Christmas. On each of the twelve days of Christmas, more and more gifts arrive from the recipient’s true love. il. [IL 3-6] 31 pages Candlewick 2011 782. Folk songs. B,K+,L,Q,W 19.29Rees, Douglas742846 Jeannette Claus Saves Christmas. When Santa falls sick on Christmas Eve, his feisty daughter Jeannette takes his place in the sleigh and saves the day, despite rebellious reindeer. il. Latyk, Olivier. [IL 5-8] 33 pages McElderry 2010 E. Santa Claus. Reindeer. B,K,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29Reynolds, Peter748910 Smallest Gift Of Christmas. Young Roland learns that more isn’t always better--and rediscovers the magic of home. il. [IL 3-7] 40 pages Candlewick 2013 E. Christmas. K,L,M,Q,W (AR) 17.20Rhys-Davies, John749492 God Bless Us, Every One!: The Story Behind A Christmas Carol. The extraordinary, true story of how the desperate and downtrodden Charles Dickens discovered the spirit of Christmas for himself. Includes DVD. il. Dorman, Brandon. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Shadow Mountain 2014 823-B. Charles Dickens, 1812-1870. 22.79

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Robinson, Barbara759434 Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The six horrible Herdmans, the worst children in the history of the world, take over the annual Christmas pageant. il. Cornell, Laura. [IL 4-8] 34 pages Harper 2011 E. Christmas. Siblings. K,L,Q,W (AR) 19.29P00388 Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2008 Fic. Christmas. 37.99Rosenthal, Amy Krouse765244 Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons. Baking cookies teaches us many lessons about the holiday season--and about life. il. Dyer, Jane. [IL 5-10] 34 pages Harper 2008 E. Cookies. Christmas. B,K,Q 16.49Rubel, David769507 Carpenter’s Gift: A Christmas Tale About The Rockefeller Center Tree. In the Depression-era, construction workers at the Rockefeller Center site help a needy family and are repaid years later with an enormous Christmas tree. il. LaMarche, Jim. [IL 5-8] 42 pages Random 2011 E. Kindness. Christmas trees. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.99Rylant, Cynthia774178 Henry And Mudge And A Very Merry Christmas: The Twenty-Fifth Book Of Their Adventures. Henry and Mudge enjoy baked treats and visiting relatives. il. Stevenson, Sucie [IL 5-7] 40 pages Simon 2004 E. Christmas. Dogs. L,Q (AR/RC) 18.59Title EntryP00205 Santa’s Coming! Sing and celebrate Santa’s coming with recorded stories, new holiday songs, and traditional Christmas carols ... especially for kids. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2007 781. Christmas stories. Christmas music. 42.74Sattler, Jennifer Gordon779178 Chick ‘n’ Pug Christmas. Sidekick Chick’s new mission for his best friend--and hero--Pug, who would rather sleep, involves dressing as Santa and spreading joy to everyone at Christmas. il. [IL 3-6] 30 pages Bloomsbury 2014 E. Christmas. Roosters. K 19.99Schuette, Sarah L.790119 Christmas Cookbook: Simple Recipes For Kids. Provides instructions and step-by-step photos for making a variety of simple snacks and drinks with a Christmas theme. First Facts. First Cookbooks. il. [IL 6-9] 24 pages Capstone 2012 641. Christmas cooking. 19.48Schulman, Janet790212 10 Trim-The-Tree’ers: A Holiday Counting Book. Ten young neighbors wear costumes as they decorate a Christmas tree with different items, from one shiny star on top to ten wrapped gifts below. il. Davick, Linda. [IL 3-8] 27 pages Knopf 2010 E. Stories in rhyme. Christmas. K,L,Q (AR) 13.69Scillian, Devin792376 Memoirs Of An Elf. Under Spark Elf’s direction, Santa delivers presents in the allotted twenty-four hours only to arrive at the North Pole with a stowaway in the toy bag, a family’s beloved dog. il. Bowers, Tim. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2014 E. Elves. Santa Claus. K 19.29

Scotton, Rob793657 Merry Christmas, Splat. Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus. il. [IL 3-7] 32 pages Harper 2009 E. Cats. Christmas. B,Q (AR/RC) 19.29Seuss, Dr.801903 Como El Grinch Robo La Navidad. (How The Grinch Stole Christmas) Who-ville enjoys Christmas even though the Grinch has stolen all the trappings and tinsel. In Spanish. il. [IL 5-8] 54 pages Lectorum 2000 E. Christmas. Stories in rhyme. B (AR) 17.90802414 How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Who-ville enjoys Christmas even though the Grinch has stolen all the trappings and tinsel. il. [IL 4-8] 54 pages Random 1957 E. Christmas. Fantasy fiction. K,Q (AR/RC) 17.90Shannon, David805418 It’s Christmas, David! Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by. il. [IL 3-7] 32 pages Blue Sky Press 2010 E. Christmas. Human behavior. B,C,K,L,M,Q+,W 19.29Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman808186 Nate The Great And The Crunchy Christmas. Nate the Great and his dog Sludge find the special card sent to Annie’s dog Fang by his mother. il. Simont, Marc [IL 6-9] 32 pages Delacorte 2005 E. Mystery fiction. Dogs. B (AR/RC) 12.10Shaw, Stephanie808770 Cookie For Santa. Anticipating he will be eaten, a gingerbread boy cookie nervously awaits Santa’s arrival. When rough-housing puppies threaten Christmas morning joy, the cookie comes to the rescue, earning the Night Watchman job at the North Pole. il. Robert, Bruno. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2014 E. Stories in rhyme. Cookies. K (AR) 18.59Shea, Bob809159 Dinosaur vs. Santa. Everyone’s favorite little red Dinosaur faces Christmas with his usual gusto. il. [IL 2-6] 33 pages Hyperion 2012 E. Christmas. Dinosaurs. K,L,M,Q+,W 18.59Singer, Marilyn822607 Tallulah’s Nutcracker. Tallulah is thrilled to play a mouse in a professional production of The Nutcracker and works very hard to be the most marvelous mouse of all, but opening night brings some surprises. il. Boiger, Alexander. [IL 4-8] 40 pages Clarion 2013 Fic. Ballet. Christmas. K,L,M,W (AR/RC) 19.29Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk832020 Christmas Coat: Memories Of My Sioux Childhood. Virginia is heartbroken when another girl gets the beautiful coat that she covets. Based on the author’s memories of life on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. il. Beier, Ellen. [IL 4-8] 31 pages Holiday House 2011 813-B. Dakota Indians. CA,K+,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.27Spinelli, Eileen840319 Together At Christmas. Ten little mice, huddled together in Christmas snow, go off one by one to find warm places to sleep, but soon decide they would rather be together celebrating the special night. il. Lee, Bin. [IL 4-7] 24 pages Whitman 2012 E. Stories in rhyme. Mice. K,L,Q,W (AR) 18.59

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Stanton, Melissa844177 My Pen Pal, Santa. When Ava writes a thank you to Santa in January, he writes back and sets off a year’s worth of correspondence where they exchange information about their daily lives and discuss their shared love of Christmas. il. Bell, Jennifer (Jennifer A.) [IL 3-8] 25 pages Random 2013 E. Santa Claus. Christmas. K,L,Q (AR) 14.39Stilton, Geronimo855022 Christmas Catastrophe. When a ski trip lands Geronimo in the hospital he is sure it will be the worst Christmas ever, but his family and friends have something else in mind. Geronimo Stilton. Special edition. il. Bigolin, Silvia [IL 7-10] 93 pages Scholastic 2007 Fic. Mice. Christmas. (AR/RC) 12.96855024 Christmas Toy Factory. Geronimo wishes he had his own team of reindeer that could fly far, far away to Santa’s Toy Factory. il. Barozzi, Danillo [IL 7-10] 95 pages Scholastic 2006 Fic. Mice. Christmas. (AR/RC) 12.96854777 Merry Christmas, Geronimo! Disaster strikes on Christmas Eve when Geronimo Stilton trips over his own tail and ends up in the hospital and his mouse hole catches fire. il. Keys, Larry [IL 7-10] 113 pages Scholastic 2004 Fic. Mice. Christmas. (AR/RC) 12.96855047 Very Merry Christmas. Geronimo has crazy adventures in New York for the holidays. Geronimo Stilton #35. il. Cernuschi, Claudius. [IL 7-10] 102 pages Scholastic 2008 Fic. Mice. Adventure fiction. (AR/RC) 12.75Stine, R. L.854957 12 Screams Of Christmas. Kate Welles just wants the lead role in her school’s Christmas play. Her annoying “friend” Courtney is constantly getting in the way of that. Even worse, Kate and Courtney’s teacher decides that they need to find a special place to rehearse--a certain house with a lot of history. The kind of place that frightens Kate and gives new meaning to the term “Christmas spirit.” Goosebumps Most Wanted Special Edition Bk. 2. [IL 8-12] 174 pages Scholastic 2014 Fic. Christmas. 13.20Stoeke, Janet Morgan855974 Minerva Louise On Christmas Eve. Minerva Louise follows a farmer in a red hat from a snowy rooftop, down a “well,” and into the house with the red curtains, where she finds a tree decorated with sparkling eggs. il. [IL 2-6] 24 pages Dutton 2007 E. Chickens. Christmas. B,K,L,M,Q+,W+ (AR) 18.59Sturm, James487259 Adventures In Cartooning: Christmas Special. The Magic Cartooning Elf and his friend the Knight join forces to make a Christmas comic for Santa to give to all the boys and girls. In graphic novel format. il. [IL 6-9] 59 pages First Second 2012 741. Graphic novels. Christmas stories. K,L,M,Q+,W+ (AR) 14.39Thomas, Dylan879132 Child’s Christmas In Wales. The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas recalls the celebration of Christmas with his family and the feelings it evoked in him as a child. il. Raschka, Christopher. [IL 8-11] 47 pages Candlewick 2013 821-B. Welsh poets. Christmas. (AR) 14.39

Thompson, Lauren880566 Christmas Magic. As Santa prepares for the upcoming holiday season, it is the Christmas magic that truly makes everything happen. il. Muth, Jon J. [IL 3-5] 34 pages Scholastic 2009 E. Magic. Santa Claus. B,K,L,Q+,W+ (AR/RC) 19.29880505 Mouse’s First Christmas. While exploring the house on Christmas Eve, a little mouse discovers the tree, a candy cane, a stocking, a jingle bell, and Santa Claus. il. Erdogan, Buket [IL 2-6] 32 pages Simon 2003 E. Christmas. Mice. B,C,K-,L (AR/RC) 13.10Title Entry676517 ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas On Sesame Street. Cookie Monster is delighted to have a visit from Santa. il. [IL 3-7] 32 pages Sourcebooks 2014 E. Christmas. 15.09Title Entry895840 Twelve Days Of Christmas. Count the twelve days of Christmas as you journey through a gilded, magical holiday festival featuring people, costumes, and instruments from all corners of the globe. il. Pham, LeUyen. [IL 3-7] 40 pages Doubleday 2014 782-E. Christmas. K 19.99Underwood, Deborah898058 Christmas Quiet Book. Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listening for Santa’s sleigh bells. il. Liwska, Renata. [IL 4-6] 32 pages Houghton 2012 E. Quietude. Christmas. K,L,M,Q+,W 16.49Van Allsburg, Chris902232 Polar Express. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Houghton 2010 E. Santa Claus. Christmas. B+,C,L+,M+ (AR/RC) 20.67Van Leeuwen, JeanP00316 Great Christmas Kidnapping Caper. In comfortable residence at Macy’s during the Christmas season, Merciless Marvin the Magnificent and his gang are convinced that the store’s Santa Claus has been kidnapped and determine to save him. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2007 Fic. Christmas. Mice. 37.99Velasquez, Eric907192 Grandma’s Gift. The author describes Christmas at his grandma’s in Spanish Harlem when she shows him art and Diego Velazquez’s portrait of Juan de Pareja. il. [IL 4-8] 32 pages Walker 2010 E. Grandmothers. Christmas. B,K,L,Q (AR) 19.29Vischer, Frans910202 Very Fuddles Christmas. Fuddles--the fat, pampered cat--returns in a holiday story of merry misadventures! il. [IL 4-7] 30 pages Aladdin 2013 E. Cats. Christmas. K,L,M,Q,W (AR) 18.59Wallace, Bill916772 Dog Who Thought He Was Santa. In 1957, problems at the mine threaten to ruin Christmas for Don, his family, and the rest of the town, but Don’s bloodhound, Frank, is determined to do whatever it takes to make the holiday special for Don and his sister. [IL 8-12] 184 pages Holiday House 2007 Fic. Family life. Dogs. K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.97

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Walsh, Vivian795950 Olive, The Other Reindeer. Thinking that “All of the other reindeer” she hears people singing about refers to her, Olive the dog reports to the North Pole to help Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. il. Seibold, J.otto [IL 4-8] 34 pages Chronicle 1997 E. Reindeer. Dogs. B,C,K (AR/RC) 18.59Walton, Rick919211 Frankenstein’s Fright Before Christmas. Frankenstein is back and taking over Christmas in this hilarious send-up of Clement C. Moore’s famous poem! il. Hale, Nathan. [IL 4-8] 48 pages Feiwel and Friends 2014 811. Christmas. K 19.29Watt, Melanie923809 Scaredy Squirrel Prepares For Christmas. Scaredy Squirrel returns with a quirky safety guide filled with practical tips and nutty step-by-step instructions to help readers prepare for a perfect Christmas. il. [IL 4-8] 79 pages Kids Can 2012 E. Flying squirrels. Squirrels. B,K,L 19.97Wells, RosemaryP00438 Noisy Nora And Other Stories. Noisy Nora is the story of Nora, who while feeling neglected, makes more and more noise to attract her parents’ attention. In Max’s Christmas, Max wants to stay up late to see Santa Claus. In Morris’s Disappearing Bag, Max discovers a present that Morris has overlooked, and saves the day. In Timothy Goes to School, Timothy’s enthusiasm for starting school is dimmed by Claude’s expertise and know-it-all attitude. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2008 E. Human behavior. Family life. 42.74Whelan, Gloria938214 Smudge And The Book Of Mistakes: A Christmas Story. In Ireland in the Middle Ages, young Brother Cuthbert, known for making mistakes and giving up easily, is chosen through a miscommunication to serve as scribe for an illuminated manuscript of the Nativity story, through which the Abbot hopes to make the monastery famous. il. Costanza, Stephen. [IL 6-9] 48 pages Sleeping Bear Press 2012 Fic. Scribes. Monks. B,K,L,Q,W (AR) 19.97Wick, Walter943765 Night Before Christmas: Picture Puzzles To Search And Solve. Scenes from Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas inspire twelve compositions with hidden objects. il. [IL 4-8] 35 pages Scholastic 2005 793. Picture puzzles. Santa Claus. K,L,Q+ 17.19

Wilder, Laura Ingalls946740 Christmas In The Big Woods: Adapted From The Little House Books. A young pioneer girl and her family celebrate Christmas in their cabin in the woods. il. Graef, Renee [IL 3-8] 32 pages Harper 1995 E. Christmas. Frontier and pioneer life. (AR/RC) 13.10Wilson, Karma953745 Bear Stays Up For Christmas. Bear’s friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise. il. Chapman, Jane [IL 3-7] 34 pages McElderry 2004 E. Bears. Christmas. K,L,Q (AR/RC) 19.99Title EntryP00832 Winter Holiday Stories. Volume 2. Great joy: Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help. Plus three other stories. HD audio [IL 5-8] Findaway World 2009 E. Christmas. Kwanzaa. 42.74Wood, Douglas962376 Franklin And Winston: A Christmas That Changed The World. Winston Churchill’s holiday visit to President Franklin D. Roosevelt that steered the course of World War II. il. Moser, Barry. [IL 6-10] 37 pages Candlewick 2011 940-C. World War, 1939-1945. B+,C,M,K,L,M,Q+,W (AR/RC) 19.29Woodruff, ElviraP00956 Christmas Doll. As Christmas approaches, Lucy, a ten-year-old orphan living on the streets of London, is overjoyed to be given the job of sewing hearts for the dolls in ThimbleBee’s Doll Shop. HD audio [IL 8-11] Findaway World 2009 Fic. Dolls. Orphans. 47.49Yolen, Jane973350 How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate Christmas. il. Teague, Mark. [IL 2-5] 32 pages Blue Sky Press 2012 E. Stories in rhyme. Christmas. K,L,M,Q+,W (AR) 19.29

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Reviews and Reading Program AbbreviationsB Booklist C Bulletin of the Center for Children’s

BooksCA Bulletin of the Center for Children’s

Books Additional PurchaseCM Bulletin of the Center for

Children’s Books Marginal Book

K Kirkus ReviewsL School Library JournalM Horn BookQ Horn Book GuideW Publishers Weekly

+ Starred ReviewAR Accelerated Reader®

RC Reading Counts®