CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
"The case-bound volume is intended as a family resource and would also be suitable for large public-library collections or church libraries. (author's note) (Religion. 9 & up)"
Biblical selections from the King James version of the Christian Bible are taken from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew and arranged for reading aloud during the Christmas season.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
"The wombat hopes those strange carrot-attracting creatures will be back soon, and young readers will hope the lovable wombat returns for more cleverly constructed carrot quests. (Picture book. 2-7)"
In this holiday-themed entry in their successful series, French and Whatley introduce their lovable wombat character to Santa and his reindeer.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
"An appealing story that will interest many families. (Picture book/religion.4-7)"
A little girl celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah at her house, combining holiday traditions from the two sides of her family.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"The moving-picture feature, while gimmicky, can seem quite magical to young children, and this one has better text, illustrations and mechanism than most of this kind. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A shiny red cover with a see-through panel shows Santa ready to take off with his reindeer in this changeable picture book featuring panels that shift smoothly with the pull of a tab from one holiday scene to another, closely related one.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"Brilliant. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Bryan's Christmas offering combines a poignant poem about a shepherd boy who builds his own stable with exuberant paintings in a masterful melding of rhythmic text and dazzling art.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"These overworked elves don't crack any new ice, but their story is entertaining enough for holiday reading in those busy days before Santa's arrival. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Another story in a long string of similar tales about difficulties with the elf staff at the North Pole.
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