CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
Eubie is a relentlessly cheery elf whose story is based on a Christmas song by Connick, which was also previously made into an animated movie.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"Bastin's greeting cards are popular worldwide, so her adult fans may enjoy incorporating Vera and friends into their holiday reading and decorating, but children may find this book leads to a long winter's nap. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Bastin employs a collection of anthropomorphized animals as characters for this holiday story interspersed with simple craft and decorating ideas.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"Kimmel's storytelling is effective in its use of suspense, humor, trope and repetition, making a fine read-aloud holiday treat. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-8)"
The renowned Rabbi Judah Loew of Prague and his mythical golem appear in this Hanukkah fairy tale inspired by
The Sorcerer's Apprentice and reminiscent of Tomie dePaola's
Strega Nona.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"The full-length novel better conveys the complex narrative, but this picture-book version makes the basic story easily accessible to all. Final art not seen. (Picture book. 4-9)"
The beloved novel about the ultimate church Christmas pageant is abridged for a younger audience or shorter holiday storytimes, with charming watercolor illustrations that bring the crowd of Herdmans to life.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"The overall effect is sparkling, cozy and festive, just the results the cute little critter was seeking for his holiday celebration. (Picture book. 3-5)"
In this fourth story about Little Hedgehog, he prepares for Christmas with the help of his forest friends, creating homemade decorations and gifts before hosting a holiday gathering in his cozy burrow.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"A gentle but dramatic story of an earlier time, when just one care package could make a happy Christmas for an entire family. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-9)"
A girl and her little brother spend a Depression-era Christmas on an island off the coast of Maine with their recently widowed father in this nostalgic, touching story of how Christmas surprises can arrive in amazing ways.
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