Bear's minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. "Merry Christmas!" cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas party, and Bear has never had one before, but he's certain that pickles (preferably from France) must be an essential component, along with the reading of a long and difficult poem. The problem is, whenever Bear comes back from the kitchen with more treats, Mouse has vanished - only to be found, small and gray and guilty-eyed, scurrying under the bed or rifling through the closet. Will there be even a tiny present involved? "Hogwash!" scolds Bear. Get ready for holiday anticipation and the best kind of surprises as the curmudgeonly Bear and a hopeful Mouse return in a warm, funny tale full of holiday cheer and true friendship.
Publisher: n/a
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9780763649234
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Hardcover
Ninja Claus!
By Chung, Arree
A young ninja has waited all year for Christmas Eve. He puts his skills to the test in the pursuit of one goal -- to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. But does Santa have some super-special ninja tricks of his own?
Publisher: n/a
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9781627795524
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Hardcover
Pig the Elf
By Blabey, Aaron
Santa was coming! 'Twas bigger than big!No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world's greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly get out of hand in a way that is pure Pig pandemonium.
Publisher: n/a
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9781338221220
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Hardcover
Gingerbread Christmas
By Brett, Jan
Jan Brett's beloved character the Gingerbread Baby returns in a fun-filled Christmas caper! Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, signaling that it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever--a giant Christmas tree.
Publisher: n/a
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9780399170715
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Hardcover
The Nutcracker
By Ballet., New York City
The New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite.The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous picture book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet's production of the Nutcracker is considered to be "the" leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can't travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina's library and a holiday tradition for every family's bookshelf.
Publisher: n/a
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9781481458290
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Hardcover
The Lost Gift
By George, Kallie
In this charming Christmas-themed picture book that feels like a classic, four animals deliver a lost package for Santa. It's Christmas Eve, and Bird, Rabbit, Deer, and Squirrel are eagerly waiting for Santa to fly overhead. When he does, a gift tumbles out of his sleigh, landing in the woods. The friends find the gift and read the tag: "For the new baby at the farm. Love, Santa." And so, in spite of Squirrel's grumbling - "It's not our baby" - they set off on a long journey to deliver it. Sweet, poignant, and starring a cast of truly adorable characters, this is a story sure to be shared year after year at Christmastime.
Publisher: n/a
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9780553524819
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Hardcover
Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
By Holm, Jennifer L.
Graphic-novel darling and kid-favorite Babymouse makes her picture-book debut in a Christmas story . . . all about cupcakes! (Typical.) Thank goodness Babymouse ate all of the Christmas cookies her mom made for Santa. Now she can make him something he really wants - CUPCAKES! But wait . . . whats that rumbling in the other room? OH NO! A DRAGON!!!!! Can Sir Babymouse defeat her fiery foe and save Christmas?! Or at least save a cupcake or two? Maybe not. . . . Jennifer and Matthew Holm bring us Babymouses very first full-color adventure! With signature Babymouse humor, comic book-style panels, and oodles of pink-frosted cupcakes, new readers and devoted fans alike will find plenty to love.
Publisher: n/a
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9781101937433
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Hardcover
How to Catch Santa
By Reagan, Jean
A #1 New York Times bestseller that's a Christmas must-read!From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it's finally Christmas Eve. And that's when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for "catching" Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad!"A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . ." - USA Today
Publisher: n/a
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9780553498394
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Hardcover
Penguin's christmas wish
By Yoon, Salina
Celebrate Christmas with beloved character Penguin in this new book from award-winning author and illustrator Salina Yoon!Penguin can't wait to celebrate Christmas with his family and friends. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Penguin learns to find holiday magic in the most unexpected places.Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this still-growing series with a timeless story of holiday magic and the importance of family and friends. Readers will delight in seeing all of their favorite characters reunited again.
CHRISTMAS FOR BEAR
By Becker, Bonny
Bear's minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. "Merry Christmas!" cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas party, and Bear has never had one before, but he's certain that pickles (preferably from France) must be an essential component, along with the reading of a long and difficult poem. The problem is, whenever Bear comes back from the kitchen with more treats, Mouse has vanished - only to be found, small and gray and guilty-eyed, scurrying under the bed or rifling through the closet. Will there be even a tiny present involved? "Hogwash!" scolds Bear. Get ready for holiday anticipation and the best kind of surprises as the curmudgeonly Bear and a hopeful Mouse return in a warm, funny tale full of holiday cheer and true friendship.
Ninja Claus!
By Chung, Arree
A young ninja has waited all year for Christmas Eve. He puts his skills to the test in the pursuit of one goal -- to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. But does Santa have some super-special ninja tricks of his own?
Pig the Elf
By Blabey, Aaron
Santa was coming! 'Twas bigger than big!No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world's greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly get out of hand in a way that is pure Pig pandemonium.
Gingerbread Christmas
By Brett, Jan
Jan Brett's beloved character the Gingerbread Baby returns in a fun-filled Christmas caper! Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, signaling that it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever--a giant Christmas tree.
The Nutcracker
By Ballet., New York City
The New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite.The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous picture book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet's production of the Nutcracker is considered to be "the" leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can't travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina's library and a holiday tradition for every family's bookshelf.
The Lost Gift
By George, Kallie
In this charming Christmas-themed picture book that feels like a classic, four animals deliver a lost package for Santa. It's Christmas Eve, and Bird, Rabbit, Deer, and Squirrel are eagerly waiting for Santa to fly overhead. When he does, a gift tumbles out of his sleigh, landing in the woods. The friends find the gift and read the tag: "For the new baby at the farm. Love, Santa." And so, in spite of Squirrel's grumbling - "It's not our baby" - they set off on a long journey to deliver it. Sweet, poignant, and starring a cast of truly adorable characters, this is a story sure to be shared year after year at Christmastime.
Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
By Holm, Jennifer L.
Graphic-novel darling and kid-favorite Babymouse makes her picture-book debut in a Christmas story . . . all about cupcakes! (Typical.) Thank goodness Babymouse ate all of the Christmas cookies her mom made for Santa. Now she can make him something he really wants - CUPCAKES! But wait . . . whats that rumbling in the other room? OH NO! A DRAGON!!!!! Can Sir Babymouse defeat her fiery foe and save Christmas?! Or at least save a cupcake or two? Maybe not. . . . Jennifer and Matthew Holm bring us Babymouses very first full-color adventure! With signature Babymouse humor, comic book-style panels, and oodles of pink-frosted cupcakes, new readers and devoted fans alike will find plenty to love.
How to Catch Santa
By Reagan, Jean
A #1 New York Times bestseller that's a Christmas must-read!From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it's finally Christmas Eve. And that's when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for "catching" Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad!"A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . ." - USA Today
Penguin's christmas wish
By Yoon, Salina
Celebrate Christmas with beloved character Penguin in this new book from award-winning author and illustrator Salina Yoon!Penguin can't wait to celebrate Christmas with his family and friends. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Penguin learns to find holiday magic in the most unexpected places.Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this still-growing series with a timeless story of holiday magic and the importance of family and friends. Readers will delight in seeing all of their favorite characters reunited again.