CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Though there aren't many family holiday books of this sort available, this version is suitable only for large library collections with heavy demand for Christmas activity books. (Nonfiction. 5-9, adults)"
This compendium of old-fashioned craft projects, recipes and stories was written by a Waldorf kindergarten teacher in Germany and translated for English-speaking countries, though the focus remains European and is not well-suited to the U.S. market.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Avast, me hearties! Here be another bonny piratical parody ready for the readin' to the young'uns at the Christmas season. (Picture book. 3-8)"
The pirate cabin boy who narrated
A Pirate's Night Before Christmas (2008) returns with this sequel, another witty parody of a holiday classic.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"While this title may be of interest mainly to children in the New York City area, it is one of a series that takes Santa to other cities and regions in the United States and includes the generic Santa Is Coming to My House. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Santa Claus delivers many presents to the children of New York City in a slight story with too many words and too many changes of type size.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"But hey, it's all good. Keep movin' and groovin', Pete. You're one hip cat. (Picture book. 3-8)"
He's back! That wildly popular cat steps in to save Christmas in the nick of time when Santa Cat gets sick.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Fans of the series might enjoy this; others can keep calm and carry on. (Picture book. 5-8)"
Scaredy Squirrel, star of his own wildly popular series of humorous stories about his neurotic life, offers a tongue-in-cheek guide to getting through the holiday season in a safe, sane and germ-free fashion.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"The verdict? Titles in the I Spy genre with multiple searches on each spread have more to offer. Case closed. (Picture book. 5-8)"
Santa must solve the mysterious disappearance of toys from his workshop through this search-and-find quest with detailed pages full of elves at work and play.
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