CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Younger fans of historical fiction, librarians and rare-book aficionados will enjoy this, but its appeal is limited, and the Christmas connection is minimal. (Picture book. 8-11)"
A 15-year-old boy finds his place in an Irish monastery during the Middle Ages in this long, beautifully illustrated story about illuminated manuscripts.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"A nicely subtle approach to diversity. (Picture book. 5-7)"
A special Hanukkah workshop at the Jewish Community Center gives Jeremy a chance to make a unique dreidel as a surprise gift for his father, who is blind.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Entertaining and loving, though the concepts and legend behind the annual weeklong winter remembrance are missing. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Yolen and Teague's rascally dinosaurs bring their mischief to the titular holiday, illustrating the many ways it is recognized and celebrated by similarly behaving children in American Jewish households.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Suitable for the holiday story shelves in larger library collections and families with very young children. (Picture book. 2-5)"
This version of the traditional holiday carol features a restrained, streamlined interpretation intended for younger children who may not be familiar with the song's complicated cast of characters.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Not particularly innovative, but earnest and sweet, like a puppy trying to behave. (Picture book. 3-6)"
This British import features a bouncy, innocent puppy who tries to figure out the meaning of all the unusual Christmas activities going on in his home.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
"Well-meant, but not memorable aside from the smoke-free environment. (Picture book. 3-6)"
News flash: Santa quits smoking! This version of the famous Christmas poem has one unique feature: The references to Santa's pipe and the smoke that "encircled his head like a wreath" have been edited out of the text.
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