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Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Ty's big imagination takes him and Momma on a trip to the North Pole. Everything is wonderful! A Christmas tree sparkles, a snowman waves, and a polar bear sings. Will Ty's wish to see Santa come true?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
It's the night before Christmas-time to put out some cookies for Santa! But how did this tradition start? Elmo's dad spins him a bedtime story about his great-great-grandmonster, back when Sesame Street was a very different place. Why, everyone was so grouchy that Santa didn't even visit! With help from his friends, Elmo will bring kindness, holiday cheer, and the spirit of Christmas to Sesame Street. But will it be enough for Santa?
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Nana ahd never heard about Christmas until the toys of Westerfeld Waste Transfer and Recycling Center tell her about the most magical night of the year! And when nana learns that Santa Claus delivers toys to all the good boys and girls, she insists on writing him her own letter. But when Santa arrives with their gifts in tow, the Forklift of Doom mistakes Santa's sleigh for garbage. Can Nana and her trash friends band together to save Christmas before...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When one family's cookies are so good that Santa and other holiday characters decide to stay, the question of why this holiday only comes once a year is answered by the time the 4th of July rolls around, when everyone's had a bit too much Christmas"--
9) Naughty list
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Bobbie's hilariously bumbling efforts to save her brother's Christmas actually land him on Santa's Naughty List, she must travel to the North Pole to make things right again and save Christmas. Bobbie suddenly finds herself on an epic holiday adventure complete with rogue elves, dysfunctional reindeer, a lazy Santa, and more.
Author
Publisher
Little Genius Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"It's the night before Christmas... And Santa has his hands full when he visits the five little piggies! Following the rhythm of the original toe-play nursery rhyme at every turn of the page, this instant classic read-aloud captures all the anticipation and excitement of the holidays!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Stick Dog volume 12
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"When he discovers that Santa delivers presents, Stick Dog and his friends go to great lengths to make sure Santa doesn't miss Stick Dog's pipe this holiday season"--
Author
Publisher
CrackBoom! Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Help little ones be patient until Christmas with this storytelling twist on the timeless Advent tradition. Each day, starting December 1st and counting down to Christmas Eve, children can read a story that recounts how Santa and Ms. Claus, the elves and the reindeer get ready for the big night ahead, from Santa's initial fitness test (will he make it through the chimney this year?) to a behind-the-scenes look at Santa's toy factory. A book that captures...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"The perfect Christmas book, full of festive characters and an entertaining story that young readers will love turning to again and again! Go on a wintery wonderland adventure to the North Pole and see inside Santa's workshop, as everyone hurries to prepare for Christmas Day! Meet the busy elves and reindeer, spot the odd one out in the pile of presents, and help find the sleigh bells before Santa sets off! With playful rhymes to read aloud and a...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Mrs. Claus needs to get out of the house. The endless snow at the North Pole is getting her down. And she doesn't see why her husband should get all the travel time in the family. So she hitches up the reindeer and takes a world tour -- leaving Santa to take care of himself (and the remaining reindeer) for the first time in a long time. Mrs. Claus loves traveling the globe, but she also misses Santa as much as Santa misses her. Will she be home in...
Author
Series
Five Little Monkeys volume 11
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this cozy picture book set on Christmas Eve, the Five Little Monkeys are sure that every little noise they hear is Santa--and of course they have to jump out of bed each time to investigate! Will they eve go to sleep?
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"By now you've heard the legend, all but forgotten, of Santa Claus's twin sister. Many years ago, this shadowy figure followed in Santa's footsteps, searching for him while leaving odd gifts of her own. One fateful night, they finally came face-to-face, and she hasn't been heard from since. Until now ... The Christmas witch has returned ... In the highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the The Christmas Witch, award-winning...
18) Murray Christmas
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Murray the "patrol dog" is alarmed by the holiday changes--from the tree indoors and the socks by the fireplace to the peculiar person who pops up in the living room in the middle of the night.
Author
Series
Nobody likes volume 5
Publisher
Genius Cat Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Discover both holiday joy and laughter in this funny, imaginative tale about an elf who needs some reminding about why Santa is so loved. When a young elf tries to convince a group of kids why nobody likes Santa, will it be the elf who learns something in the end? From his outfit to his cookie eating habits, the elf doesn't understand why Santa is adored. But with the help of some friends along the way, the elf will learn exactly why nobody likes...
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