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It's almost time for ... Christmas!
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Once winter comes and wreaths are hung, a festive time is near. Get ready now--this very merry day is almost here! (12/18)
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Book
Call Number:
E Oso
Santa Claws
Author(s):
Heos, Bridget
Bernstein, Galia,
Description:
Santa Claws is a T.Rex Kringle charged with bringing treats to all the little dinosaurs in the Cretaceous land in this dino-riffic holiday treat from the author of Santa Jaws. (12/18)
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Call Number:
E Heo
The street where Santa lives
Author(s):
Howe, Harriet, 1978-
Christians, Julia,
Description:
A young girl, convinced that Santa Claus has moved in next door, befriends him as he helps the neighborhood with his handyman skills, so when he falls ill, the community comes together to care for him, hoping he'll recover in time for Christmas Eve.
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Call Number:
E How
Merry mittens : a moontime cats Christmas story
Author(s):
Morris, Jordan
Mylie, Charlie,
Description:
The neighborhood is brighter than usual one night when cat friends Carl, Biscuit, and Peewee meet up to have some fun. Their mission? Making mischief as only cats can! One goes high, one sneaks low, one gets covered in a big plop of snow . . . And now they're all sidetracked by a paw-print trail leading straight to a little thief's stash of trinkets, tinsel, and a stolen star that they know just where to bring. Batted-at ornaments (crash!), twinkling lights, falling snow, caroling cats--but what's that new voice they hear coming out of a beautiful box? Can they help her find a home? (12/18)
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E Mor
Candy corn Christmas!
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Tired of being forgotten after Halloween, candy corn sets out to join the Christmas cheer, but must prove that holiday joy is not seasonal, and can be shared throughout the year.
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Call Number:
E Fen
The 13th day of Christmas
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A man receives a house-full of strange gifts from his true love in this humorous take on the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas. (12/18)
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Book
Call Number:
E Rex
How many sleeps until Christmas?!
Author(s):
Patterson, Rebecca
Lozano, Luciano,
Description:
Join the familiar countdown to the most anticipated day of the year! This hilarious and heart-warming story features everyone's favorite Christmas activities, such as singing carols (loudly), wrapping presents (or siblings), decorating the tree (chaotically)... and many more festive family moments.
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Call Number:
E Pat
Holly jolly kitty-corn
Author(s):
Hale, Shannon
Pham, LeUyen,
Description:
This festive kitty-corn tale features Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree--and the magic of true friendship. The best part of Christmas is the merry music! No, it's the gingerbread! No, it's definitely decorating the tree! Kitty and Unicorn can't wait to spend their first Christmas together! But try as they might, they can't seem to agree on their favorite festivities. Will the magical best friends pull off the perfect Christmas, or will all their plans come tip-timber-crashing down?
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Call Number:
E Hal
Interrupting chicken saves the nutcracker
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At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. "Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?" "Ahem," said the narrator."Chicken!" said Papa. "You can't go onstage!" It's winter vacation for the little red chicken and, with promises of best behavior, she's on her way to see The Nutcracker with Papa. She can't wait! In fact, she's so excited that Papa is worried she might get a little carried away. Take your seats and get ready to giggle as a certain irrepressible audience member dances onstage at key moments, determined to save the nutcracker from that bully Fritz and the sword-wielding Mouse King. But what happens when a revered classic has its storyline turned on its head?
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Book
Call Number:
E Ste
The digger and the Christmas tree
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A festive holiday readaloud from the bestselling Digger series by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of Construction Site on Christmas Night. It's Christmas Eve and Digger and the other big trucks are hanging tinsel, stringing lights, and decking the halls. But when there are no decorations left for the tree, Digger and his friends seek out the help of a few curious critters. Together, they forage and craft in the hopes they'll be ready before Santa arrives . . . and discover the best gift of all along the way.
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Call Number:
E Kue
The littlest solstice tree
Author(s):
Perron, Lisa Varchol
Kim, Ahya,
Description:
"Every winter solstice, one evergreen is crowned Tree of the Year, and Sapling wants nothing more than to win. Her chances are as small as her stature, but when she befriends an overlooked neighbor, she wonders if they might reach new heights together." --
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Call Number:
E Per
Once upon a Kwanzaa
Author(s):
Williams, Nyasha
Cloud, Sawyer,
Description:
Once upon a Kwanzaa is a vibrant introduction to the traditions of Kwanzaa, highlighting ancestral practices across the Black Diaspora.
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Call Number:
E Wil
Dr. Seuss's Horton hears a Hanukkah party!
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For seven nights, Horton hears wonderful, joyful sounds in the night and discovers the Whos spinning dreidels, sizzling latkes, and singing songs as they celebrate Hanukkah.
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Call Number:
E Seu
Hap-pea holidays
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Description:
"The holidays are here, and that means plenty of gifts to give and joy to share for the peas"--
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Call Number:
E Bak
The mouse who loved latkes
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Description:
When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. "Don't go," says the littlest cat. "I could use a friend." C.J. joins the Katz family for dinner and helps them celebrate Hanukkah. (12/18)
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Book
Call Number:
E Wie
Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night?
Author(s):
Brianna Caplan Sayres
Christian Slade, illustrator
Description:
"Imagines the bedtime rituals of different types of trains"-- Provided by publisher.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Say
The gift of words
Author(s):
Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-
Description:
When positive words prove hard to come by in his bustling town, Jerome shares holiday wishes with his community by stringing joyful words on a tree. (12/18)
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Call Number:
E Rey
A cowpoke's Christmas
Author(s):
Ingalls, Ann
Gallegos, Lauren,
Description:
On Christmas day, a little girl has a list of ranch chores to be done before the family celebrates the holiday. (12/18)
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Call Number:
E Ing
