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Series
Publisher
New Vessel Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This seventh installment in our beloved Very Christmas series is a celebration of the Mexican Yuletide spirit. Replete with mouthwatering Nochebuena meals, mysterious felines, multicolored boxes, marvelous sweet rolls, and many a bedside tale, A Very Mexican Christmas is sure to delight, warm, and astonish by turns. You'll find spellbiridng work by some of Mexico's most important writers, contemporary favorites, as well as fresh translations of classic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Join Little Reindeer and her friends as they gather woodland decorations for a special Christmas surprise in this perfect holiday gift picture book from author Amanda Wood and illustrators Bec Winnel and Vikki Chu."--
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Max Fernsby seems like your typical 10-year-old kid, but when a red bag literally falls on his head from the sky, Max finds he suddenly has the power to produce any toy in the world! But what Max doesn't realize is that the red bag only wound up in his hands because two of Santa's most troublesome elves decided to take Santa's sleigh for a joy ride. The bag fell out along the way, and if they don't get it back to the North Pole soon, Christmas...
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A young mouse refuses to go to sleep. "Go to bed," whispers the cat. "It's the night before Christmas." But, despite the unseen narrator's assertion that "not a creature was stirring," wide-eyed, big-eared Mouse is far too exuberant to snooze. He proceeds to ride a tricycle around the tree, crack nuts, and nibble cookies. Tiny vignettes depicting his Yuletide antics are followed by a full-page spread in which Mouse rushes out onto a snow-filled street...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Ramón's friendly monster, El Cucuy, is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, but Ramón shows him the spirit of Christmas.
"Ramón is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad. El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramón's bedroom. He's not so sure that Christmas is for him. The lights are too bright, and the snowman is scary! So if El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, then Ramón will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to...
Author
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Holiday time at Sadie's house means golden gelt sparkling under the Christmas tree, candy canes hanging on eight menorah branches, voices uniting to sing carols about Macabees and the manger, and latkes on the mantel awaiting Santa's arrival.
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists. In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he'll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found-were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. As Neil Gaiman writes in his introduction, "through all of these stories we watch Terry Pratchett becoming Terry Pratchett." Though none of the short works are set in the Discworld,...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Tiny Cactus loves Christmas! But she doesn't love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again. And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish--to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It's Christmastime, and Gabby and the Gabby Cats can't wait for Santa Kitty to bring them some holiday surprises to unbox! But on Christmas Eve, Gabby receives a message from the elves at the North Pole--they need help finishing all the toys Santa Kitty will deliver! Can Gabby and Pandy save Christmas in time?
13) Red & green
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
On a cold, snowy night, all is quiet throughout the house except for a small, michievous mouse.
15) The book cook
Author
Publisher
Baobab Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"On Christmas Eve, the spirit of the holiday comes alive when twins Maria and Matty need a miracle if they are going to find the perfect gift for their mother before the big day arrives. With their father's permission, the twins set out, traversing the city through a blistering storm searching for an open shop where they might find a gift at such a late hour. With time and their hopes dwindling, the twins catch a wonderful scent on the wind. Following...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In a bustling house of relatives, Danielle and Francesco's excitement turns to a mission as they race against time to remember their mother's cheesecake recipe, saving Christmas with a mouthwatering Italian feast. Includes a recipe for cheesecake.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Five beautifully illustrated Christmas-themed spreads feature an angel, a gingerbread cookie, a cardinal, and a snowman hiding beneath bright felt flaps. With silver foil on the cover and a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones."--
19) Merry whatmas?
Author
Publisher
Faber and Faber Limited
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Hedgehog and Tortoise are celebrating their first Christmas. But what is Christmas all about? Presents? Treats? Decorating? Singing? Or is it simply about being with the ones you love?"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"A very special Heartstopper story set over a challenging holiday season... Reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season"--
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