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Rudy's Windy Christmas

Helen Baugh · Albert Whitman & Company, 2015. ©2014
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

While Santa and Mrs. Claus eat their dinner, Santa sneakily feeds his sprouts to one of the reindeer rather than eat them himself. The result is, uh, smelly, to say the least. Now, Rudy can't seem to stop releasing windy pops from his backside as he and the other reindeer help Santa...
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective

Dr. Seuss · Random House Books for Young Readers; 50th anniversary edition
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Inside this very special anniversary edition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, you'll find the complete, original text and illustrations by Dr. Seuss, along with 32 fascinating pages of commentary, footnotes and archival images - written and compiled by renowned collector and Seuss...
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Elf in the House

Ammi-Joan Paquette · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The anticipatory excitement of Christmas Eve builds in a festive way in this follow-up to the much-loved Ghost in the House.Jingle-jingle!There's a girl in the house on this snowy Christmas Eve.Creeping down, step by step, here she comes.But what's going on?Santa's snacks are gone,And...
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The Santa Thief

Alane Adams · SparkPress
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It's winter in Girard, Pennsylvania and the pond is completely frozen over -- ready for a young boy to go skating! -- but Georgie's ice skates are too small. All Georgie wants for Christmas is a new pair of skates. But times are tough in 1920s Pennsylvania, and he gets the disappointing...
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Who Likes Christmas?

GOLDEN BOOKS. · Golden Books
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Grow your heart three sizes with Illumination presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch--the new Grinch movie in theaters November 9, 2018!This Little Golden Book peeks into Illumination presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, a new animated movie, based on the Dr. Seuss classic about a grumpy Grinch...
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The Christmas Baby

Marion Dane Bauer · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When a baby was born in the manger, Mary and Joseph rejoiced. The angels sang, and kings journeyed to bring gifts. When you came into the world, there was a celebration too - because every new baby is a small miracle.
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The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book

Glenn Beck · Aladdin; 1ST edition
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Adapted from the original bestselling novel, The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book is the story of a young boy who finds the true meaning of Christmas in the most unlikely of places. Eddie wants a bicycle for Christmas, but his mother knits him a homemade sweater instead. His disappointment...
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The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas

Stan Berenstain · HarperCollins
Pages: 48
Format: Book

Happy Holidays!Well, maybe not so happy as far as Mama Bear is concerned. She misses Christmas past, when her family gathered together around a little tree, with feelings of love and goodwill. But this year it seems as if everybody in Bear Country has gone Christmas-crazy -- fighting for the last...
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One Christmas Night

M. Christina Butler · Good Books
Format: Hardcover

Christmas is around the corner and Little Hedgehog is not ready. Mouse helps transform his home into a magic Christmas-y cave, but Little Hedgehog still needs presents for his friends! Lovely illustrations of Little Hedgehog?s cozy home and an enchanting woodland are enhanced with sparkling...
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The Happy Elf Book and CD

Harry Connick Jr. · Harper
Pages: 32
Format: Audio CD

Eubie is the happiest elf at the North Pole. More than anything else, he longs to be a part of Santa's sleigh team. Instead, he's stuck checking the naughty-or-nice lists. Until one Christmas Eve he sees something strange: In the whole town of Bluesville, not a single person has been...
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The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg · Houghton Mifflin; 1st edition
Format: Paperback

For twenty years, The Polar Express has been a worldwide bestseller and Christmas classic. A perfect keepsake for any family, this beautiful edition can be handed down to each new generation of readers. In 1986 The Polar Express was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal and hit the New York...
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Disney's Countdown to Christmas: A story a day

Disney Storybook Art Team (Illustrator) · Disney Press
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this enchanting 64-page picture book complete with ribbon marker, featuring one story for each of the 25 days of December leading up to Christmas.
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CHRISTMAS FOR BEAR

BONNY BECKER · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

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...
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Santa's New Jet

David Biedrzycki · Charlesbridge; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Santas reindeer wont be able to fly on Christmas Eve. Theyre too out of shape. Fortunately the elves build Santa a fancy jet in time to deliver all the gifts. But the new jet crash-lands on rooftops and doesnt have a light as bright as Rudolphs nose. Whats more, Blitzens not on board to help...
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One Cozy Christmas

M CHRISTINA BUTLER · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Hedgehog and his friends are so excited to spend Christmas together. They pick out a tree and decorate it, then happily go to bed. But the next morning, everyone is grumpy! "You stepped on my paws!" cries Fox. "I can't find my socks!" moans Rabbit. "Who was snoring...
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The Grinch's Great Big Flap Book

Dr. Seuss · Random House Books for Young Readers; Ltf Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

A Christmas gift for Dr. Seuss’s youngest fans!   A board-book version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This super-simple, super-sturdy adaptation of the Good Doctor’s beloved holiday classic is perfect for his youngest fans. With a shortened rhymed...
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Elf on the Shelf:A Christmas Tradition

Carol V Aebersold · CCA and B, LLC]
Format: Print book

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (includes blue-eyed, light skin tone boy scout elf) Bring the Christmas magic home to your family this year! The original Elf on the Shelf set includes a magical scout elf from the North Pole and a beautiful...
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The Shelf Elf

Jackie Mims Hopkins

Skoob the Shelf Elf learns all about the proper way to handle books and behave in the library.
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The Shelf Elf Helps Out

Jackie Mims Hopkins · Upstart Books
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

This hard cover is an ex library book with stamps and stickers, very gently used.
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Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

James Dean · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. This updated edition of Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, a New York Times bestseller by James Dean and Eric Litwin,...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Denver Gillen · Applewood Books; Facsimile edition
Format: Hardcover

In 1939 Robert L. May, a copywriter working at Chicago's Montgomery Ward & Co., wrote a holiday story at the request of his employer. Almost two and a half million copies of the little tale about a reindeer with a shiny red nose were given away to all the children who visited Montgomery...
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Turkey Claus

Wendi Silvano · Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Turkey needs Santa's help so he won't be eaten for Christmas dinner. Turkey is in trouble. Again. He made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it's almost Christmas, and guess what's on the menu? Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa...
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Puppy's First Christmas: A Soft-To-Touch Book

Steve Smallman · Good Books; Mus edition
Format: Hardcover

Something weird is happening, cries Puppy. Mom's going wild in the kitchen; there are socks on the wall and a huge tree INSIDE the house. "Relax," says Cat, "It's Christmas Eve - it's like this every year!" A warm and fuzzy look at a puppy's introduction...
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Christmas Cheer (Care Bears)

Sonia Sander · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Celebrate Christmas with the Care Bears!It's Christmas in Care-a-Lot and a winter storm has kept all the Care Bears indoors. As they all decorate Funshine Bear's house, they share stories of their favorite past Christmases. It turns out to be the most cheerful Christmas ever!
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The Pups Save Christmas!

Golden Books · Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

It's up to the pups of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol to save Christmas in Adventure Bay! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will get into the spirit with this hardcover storybook featuring full-color illustrations.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Emma Randall · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With art so stunning it glistens like freshly fallen snow, this cozy Christmas tale is an essential treasure for anyone celebrating the holiday season!Bursting with gorgeous illustrations that accompany the lyrics to this classic carol, the festive artwork and jolly characters capture all the merriment...
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Karma Wilson · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Book

"The day before Christmas, snuggled on his floor, Bear sleeps soundly with a great big snore...." Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas...
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The 12 Days of Christmas

Greg Pizzoli · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Elephant is delighted to get a gift, but as the twelve days of Christmas continue, presents pile higher and higher!
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On that Christmas night

Lois Rock · Lion Children's
Format: Print book

This exquisitely illustrated retelling of the Nativity story brings its familiar characters to life. Come and meet the country girl, the village carpenter, rustic shepherds, and three mysterious kings from far away. Gather around the newborn baby and rediscover the wonder of Christmas night.
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Clark the Shark Loves Christmas

Bruce Hale · Harper
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Clark the Shark loves Christmas more than anyone! When Clark's class organizes a Secret Santa exchange, Clark decides to find out who will be giving him a present . . . and forgets to get a present for his Secret Santa! What will happen on the day of the gift exchange? Will Clark learn...
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Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas!

Tad Hills · Schwartz & Wade; Brdbk edition
Format: Book

Celebrate Christmas with Duck & Goose in this large-format board book!New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate Christmas in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Goose wants to make snow angels and go sledding—but...
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Chaucer's First Winter

Stephen Krensky · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Chaucer knows that bears are supposed to sleep through the winter. But it's much more fun to stay up and play!
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Grandma's Christmas Wish

Helen Foster James · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

There is nothing like a grandmother's love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between grandma and grandchild at Christmas time. With a bedtime-friendly singsong rhythm and adorable holiday illustrations, this books is sure to charm children and grandmothers alike!
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The Christmas Fox

Anik McGrory · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A Christmas tale for young children that celebrates the true meaning of the season "Come!" drummed a woodpecker one cold, wintry day. "A baby is coming. There's work to be done!" One by one, from field and forest, the animals make their way to a barn. The cow has sweet-smelling...
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The Legends of Christmas Treasury: Inspirational Stories of Faith and Giving

Dandi Daley Mackall · Zonderkidz
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

The Legends of Christmas Treasury; Inspirational Stories of Faith and Giving contains three bestselling Christmas stories that include The Legend of the Candy Cane, The Legend of St. Nicholas, and The Legend of the Christmas Cookie.The Legend of the Christmas Cookie, written by Dandi Daley...
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