CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"A dramatic but lugubrious subject for a Christmas story. (author's note) (Picture book. 6-10)"
The true story of a ship loaded with Christmas trees that was lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1912 is interwoven with a nostalgic reminiscence by an adult narrator recalling storytelling grandfather.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"An appealing story with a magical aura spun by the shimmering illustrations and memorable story. (author's note) (Picture book/folktale. 4-8) "
An impoverished single human mother struggling to provide a Christmas treat for her children and a spider mother trying to care for her own babies find their lives intersecting on Christmas Eve in this poignant interpretation of a Ukrainian folktale.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"A dazzling accomplishment. (Picture book. 3-7)"
The lovely cover of this exquisite interpretation of the classic song draws readers in immediately with its soft pink background and delicate pear tree next to a cup of tea and a letter hinting at the delightful story inside.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"The forgettable text is just a placeholder to accompany the illustrations, but the novelty of the changeable pictures and movable flaps will interest younger children during the long days before Christmas. (Picture book. 3-5)"
A slight story about Santa's countdown to Christmas Eve is paired with nostalgic, soft-focus illustrations with changeable picture cutouts and gatefold flaps offering surprises within the art.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 25, 2011
"Even with attractive illustrations and a Christmas setting, a plodding story doesn't create any magic. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The prolific mystery writer turns her hand to children's Christmas stories with a sentimental tale of a beloved family heirloom that is restored just in time for reappearance under the Christmas tree.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"This inclusive holiday story offers a realistic perspective on one family's ability to embrace an autistic individual with respect and compassion. (author's note) (Picture book. 6-8)"
The traditional family Hanukkah celebration is here adjusted to include an autistic boy's interpretation.
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