December
Chanukah
Light up the menorah and crack open these wonderful Chanukah books to celebrate the holiday!
My Chanukah Playbook
By: Salina Yoon
Illustrated by: Salina Yoon
This edition: Novelty, 10 pages
Publication date: October 20, 2009
Ages: 3 - 5
Chanukah is coming and it's time to learn about the celebration of lights and light the candles on the menorah! With 8 foiled board play pieces and interactive notches on every spread, children can learn about learn the...
My First Menorah
By: Salina Yoon
Illustrated by: Salina Yoon
This edition: Board Book, 20 pages
Publication date: October 4, 2005
Ages: 3 - 7
Hanukkah miracles fill the pages of this sparkly foil menorah book! Turn the candle-shaped pages one by one to learn about the eight days of this Jewish holiday and celebrate with blessings, gifts, and family fun.
It's a Miracle!
A Hanukkah Storybook
By: Stephanie Spinner
Illustrated by: Jill McElmurry
This edition: Hardcover, 48 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Ages: 4 - 8
"Ready for a story?"Grandma Karen asked."Definitely,"said Owen.Every night of Hanukkah, after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah, Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story.On...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
A Blue's Clues Chanukah
(Part of Blue's Clues)
By: Jessica Lissy
Illustrated by: Dan Kanemoto and Jennifer Oxley
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Ages: 3 - 7
Blue and her friends have been invited to a Chanukah party at Orange Kitten's house! From lighting the menorah and eating special foods to playing dreidel and singing songs, you can join in the celebration too!
Chanukah Bugs
A Pop-up Celebration
By: David A. Carter
Illustrated by: David A. Carter
This edition: Novelty, 16 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2002
Ages: 3 - 7
Celebrate the eight nights of Chanukah with the Shammash Bug, the Dizzy Dreidel Bug, and many others. Bugs fans of all ages will get in the spirit and join in the fun with this new holiday pop-up!
On Hanukkah
By: Cathy Goldberg Fishman
Illustrated by: Melanie W. Hall
This edition: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2001
Ages: 5 - 8
When Father brings out the menorahs from a box in the closet, a young girl knows it is time for Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights. Time for the whole family to get together to play dreidels and sing and dance. Time to...
The Rugrats' Book of Chanukah
(Part of Rugrats)
By: Sarah Willson
Illustrated by: Barry Goldberg
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 1997
Ages: 4 - 8
Based on the Rugrats' Chanukah™ SpecialIt's Chanukah, that special time of year, and Chuckie, Angelica, and Tommy are ready to see Grandpa Boris in the annual pageant. But there's more action going on backstage, with...
Christmas
Ho Ho Ho! We think these Simon & Schuster Christmas books will definitely be on Santa's Nice List!
Wubbzy's Christmas
(Part of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!)
By: Kourtney Bailey
Illustrated by: Frank Rocco
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 2 - 6
It's Christmastime in Wuzzleburg and Wubbzy can't wait! Kids will love coloring in pictures of Wubbzy getting all the residents of Wuzzleburg in a festive mood. Book comes with a sheet of fun, holiday-themed Wubbzy stickers...
Santa Claus Is Green!
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas (Part of Little Green Books)
By: Alison Inches
Illustrated by: Wednesday Kirwan
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
Santa Claus is having a green Christmas! In the spirit of Christmas giving, Santa shows boys and girls that they can give to others while giving back to the Earth -- and have fun while they're doing it! Simple things like...
The Christmas Baby
By: Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by: Richard Cowdrey
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 2 - 5
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.
I Love Christmas
By: Anna Walker
Illustrated by: Anna Walker
This edition: Paper Over Board, 32 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 2 - 6
Ollie loves Christmas. What else does he love?
Dora's Christmas Carol
(Part of Dora the Explorer)
Adapted by: Christine Ricci / Illustrated by: Robert Roper
This edition: Paper Over Board, 24 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 3 - 7
It's Christmas Eve, and Swiper is on Santa's naughty list for trying to swipe the Christmas tree star! Dora wants to help, so she takes Swiper on a time-travel adventure to Christmas in the past and to Christmas in the future....
A Very Ninja Christmas
(Part of Amelia Rules!)
By: Jimmy Gownley
Illustrated by: Jimmy Gownley
This edition: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 7 - 12
In A Very Ninja Christmas, join Amelia and the gang for holiday-themed fun. With Amelia, of course, even Christmas is anything but typical!
The True Gift
A Christmas Story
By: Patricia MacLachlan
Cover By: Brian Floca / Illustrated by: Brian Floca
This edition: Hardcover, 96 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: above 7
All year long Lily and Liam look forward to Christmas on their grandparents' farm. It's always the perfect trip -- walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in...
Christmas in Gabba Land
(Part of Yo Gabba Gabba!)
By: Louise Jameson
Illustrated by: Style Guide
This edition: Board Book, 12 pages
Publication date: October 6, 2009
Ages: 2 - 5
What happens in Gabba Land at Christmas time? The Gabba gang decorates the tree and makes presents... and takes pictures of the festivities! This padded board book with photo sleeves lets kids see themselves in Gabba land!
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
By: Bill Wallace
Cover By: Daniel Craig
This edition: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
The Nose KnowsDon Franklin's dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something's wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don's family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the...
Reindeer Christmas
By: Mark Kimball Moulton
Illustrated by: Karen Hillard Good
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 4 - 8
A December snow is falling, lightly dusting all the trees,blanketing the forest in a crystal filigree.Late one snowy winter evening, two young children and their grandmother happen upon a weak and weary deer while feeding the...
What Santa Can't Do
By: Douglas Wood
Illustrated by: Doug Cushman
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 3 - 8
What can't Santa do? Lots of things!He can never buy enough reindeer biscuits.He can't wait to try out the new toys.He can't stop smiling.And, just like you and me,Santa can't wait for...well, you'll see!
Stuck on Christmas!
A Mega Sticker Book
By: Siobhan Ciminera
Illustrated by: Collection/Jupiterimages Unlimited
This edition: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 3 - 7
It's a Christmas package almost as big as Santa himself! Deck the hall with more than 700 stickers! Design your own Christmas cards, make snowmen and gingerbread houses, trim the tree, and so much more with the festive...
A Perfect Snowman
By: Preston McDaniels
Illustrated by: Preston McDaniels
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 23, 2007
Ages: 4 - 8
Dressed in his best hat and scarf, with the finest carrot nose, and the roundest coal eyes, the perfect snowman believed that having the best of everything was all there was to life, and all that really mattered. But after...
Bear's First Christmas
By: Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by: Jim LaMarche
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
Ages: 4 - 8
In the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds his way step by step through the snowy forest, making friends along his...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Comet Can't Wait for Christmas
By: Paul Bracegirdle
Illustrated by: Susan Mitchell
This edition: Trade Paperback, 16 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
Ages: 3 - 6
Christmas is on the way...and Comet the reindeer is very excited. But she has so much to do -- will she be ready in time? And what will she get for all of the other reindeer? Join the Christmas fun with shiny foil stickers...
Olivia Helps with Christmas
By: Ian Falconer
Illustrated by: Ian Falconer
This edition: Hardcover, 58 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
Ages: 3 - 7
Everyone's favorite Caldecott honor-winning porcine and #1 Kris Cringle enthusiast is helping to make the season brighter than ever. Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. She has to wait for Santa, make sure dad...
Other Formats: eAudio
Eloise Decorates for Christmas
(Part of Ready-to-Reads)
By: Lisa McClatchy
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
Ages: 4 - 6
It is holiday time. Eloise hopes she will be the one to place the star atop the Christmas tree!
The Stable Where Jesus Was Born
By: Rhonda Gowler Greene
Illustrated by: Susan Gaber
This edition: Paper Over Board, 40 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
The wonder of the Nativity for the youngest audience.
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
Santa's Reindeer
By: Rod Green
This edition: Paper Over Board, 32 pages
Publication date: October 2, 2007
Ages: 4 - 10
Shh!Have you ever heard a reindeer's sleigh bells in the sky on Christmas Eve?Have you ever heard a reindeer's hoofbeat on the roof of your house?Or listened to the clatter of antlers outside in the darkness?Of course you...
CHITA'S CHRISTMAS TREE
By: Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: August 27, 2007
Christmas is coming! And all Chita can dream about is choosing her very own Christmas tree."Mama!" Chita calls. "Mama! Is today the day?""Yes," says Mama. "Papa is almost ready."And so Chita and her father set out into the...
Christmas Lights
By: Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by: Susan Mitchell
This edition: Paper Over Board, 12 pages
Publication date: October 10, 2006
Ages: 3 - 7
Christmas is twinkling through the town from candles on tables to lights on the trees. Let the real blinking lights on each page of this merry little book shine holiday cheer in your heart that you can share with the world!
Christmas in Blue's Room
(Part of Blue's Room)
By: Lauryn Silverhardt
Illustrated by: Karen Craig
This edition: Board Book, 14 pages
Publication date: October 3, 2006
Ages: 2 - 5
Celebrate Christmas in Blue's Room! Find out what Blue and her friends like most about this special holiday by reading along and peaking under the flaps. And when it's time to give out the presents, Blue has a special gift --...
A LazyTown Christmas
(Part of LazyTown)
Adapted by: Michael Teitelbaum / Illustrated by: Artful Doodlers
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: October 3, 2006
Ages: 3 - 7
It's Christmas Eve in LazyTown! But Robbie Rotten has a few tricks up his sleeve. He wants to make sure that no one has a merry Christmas. Will Robbie ruin Christmas for everyone?
Santa Claus
By: Rod Green
This edition: Paper Over Board, 32 pages
Publication date: October 3, 2006
Ages: 4 - 10
Have you ever wondered how Santa's sleigh really works? Or what reindeer eat? Or just how big the North Pole's mailroom must be? Well, this Christmas all of your questions will be answered with this ultimate book of SANTA...
Christmas Wishes
(Part of Holly Hobbie & Friends)
Adapted by: Bonnie Pinehurst / Illustrated by: Kellee Riley
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: October 3, 2006
Ages: 4 - 8
When Holly finds out that a family's Christmas is in trouble, she sets out to bring the holiday spirit back to their home.Join Holly Hobbie in this heartwarming story that celebrates the joys of friendship, love and...
Where Did They Hide My Presents?
Silly Dilly Christmas Songs
By: Alan Katz
Illustrated by: David Catrow
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 4, 2005
Ages: 2 - 8
It's Christmastime! While everyone else is singing "Frosty the Snowman" and "Winter Wonderland," ring in your holidays with "Our Friendly Mailman" and "Something in My Brother's Underpants"!Songwriter and comedy writer par...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas
(Part of Henry & Mudge)
By: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by: Suçie Stevenson
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 5, 2004
Ages: 5 - 7
Christmas at Henry and Mudge's house means cookies and carols and presents, and the whole family gathering for a delicious breakfast (with lots of food falling on the floor for Mudge). It may just be the best Christmas ever --...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
Little Red's Christmas Story
By: Sarah Ferguson The Duchess of York
Illustrated by: Sam Williams
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 5, 2004
Ages: 3 - 6
Dear boys and girls,Here is another story about Little Red and her friends -- Little Blue, Roany, and Gino. This one takes place on Christmas Eve and is full of magical fun and excitement. The merry gang meets Father Christmas...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
How Santa Lost His Job
By: Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by: S.D. Schindler
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 5, 2004
Ages: 4 - 8
Santa has the best job he can think of -- brining presents each Christmas to children all around the world. Every year he prepares for his trip: He trims his beard, takes a bath, gets dressed, and packs up his sleigh fort he...
The Legend of Saint Nicholas
By: Demi
Illustrated by: Demi
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Ages: 5 - 10
From his very first day of life, when he rises from his bath to pray to God, it is clear that Nicholas is a miraculous child with a spiritual destiny. As he grows he is deeply saddened by the sickness, suffering, and death...
Counting Christmas
By: Karen Katz
Illustrated by: Karen Katz
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Ages: 3 - 6
Join in the fun and count down to a magical Christmas! Count all of the Christmas joy with this bedtime book, now in a sturdy format perfect for the youngest readers.
Other Formats: Board Book
Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear?
(Part of Jesse Bear)
By: Bruce Degen and Nancy White Carlstrom
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Ages: 2 - 5
Where Is Christmas, Jesse Bear?Jesse Bear is looking for Christmas. And he finds it everywhere -- when trimming the tree, baking cookies, and going ice-skating in the park. But Jesse Bear feels Christmas most of all when he's...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Mouse's First Christmas
By: Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by: Buket Erdogan
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2003
Late one winter night, Mouse discovers new sights, smells, and tastes: sweet and sparkly cookies, jingly and glinty bells, and lots of boxy and ribbony presents. Mouse doesn't know what any of it means, until a whiskery and...
The Night Before Christmas Pop-up
By: Clement Clarke Moore
Illustrated by: Robert Sabuda
This edition: Novelty, 12 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2002
Ages: 4 - 8
Award winner Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's classic tale of The Night Before Christmas to life in this festive pop-up edition, sure to become a perennial family favorite.
How Santa Got His Job
By: Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by: S.D. Schindler
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2002
Ages: 4 - 8
Have you ever wondered what Santa did before he was Santa?When Santa was young and needed a job, no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything -- from a chimney...
A Present for Santa!
A Lift-the-Flap Book with 45 Flaps! (Part of Dora the Explorer)
By: Chris Gifford
Illustrated by: Jason Fruchter
This edition: Board Book, 12 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2002
Ages: 3 - 6
It's Christmas! After Dora and Boots open their presents, they set out on a journey to the North Pole to deliver a very important gift. Readers can help Dora and Boots by lifting the flaps and getting this special present into...
'Twas the Day After Christmas
A Lift-the-Flap Story
By: Mavis Smith
Illustrated by: Mavis Smith
This edition: Trade Paperback, 16 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2001
Ages: 3 - 6
'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, every creature was stirring..."What's going on?" said a mouse! As the Christmas decorations are put away, lift the flaps to help this worried little mouse figure out...
The Cheerios Christmas Play Book
By: Lee Wade
Illustrated by: Lee Wade
This edition: Board Book, 14 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2000
Ages: 1 - 4
HO, HO, HOCelebrate Christmas with Cheerios! Children can place their own Cheerios or Frosted Cheerios in the recessed spaces to decorate a tree, put noses in Santa's reindeer, and complete other merry scenes.Tasty,...
The 12 Bugs of Christmas
A Pop-up Christmas Counting Book by David A. Carter
By: David A. Carter
Illustrated by: David A. Carter
This edition: Novelty, 12 pages
Publication date: October 1, 1999
Ages: 3 - 6
What could be better than one Bug of Christmas? Twelve of them! Bug fans of all ages will get in the spirit and join in the holiday fun with this pop-up extravaganza!
The Christmas Candle
By: Richard Paul Evans
Illustrated by: Jacob Collins
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 1998
Ages: 5 - 8
On his way home for Christmas, Thomas needs a light for his lantern. He stops in an old candlemaker's shop and is dismissive of all of the old man's intricate and beautiful candles, buying an inexpensive one. However, as he...
Holiday
Tis the season to be…reading! December is here bringing with it snow days, gingerbread houses, sleigh rides and carol singing; all the great things that lead up to our favorite holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Snow Day!
A Winter Tale (Part of Ant Hill)
By: Joan Holub
Illustrated by: Will Terry
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: October 21, 2008
Ages: 3 - 5
It is wintertime and the Ant Hill kids are enjoying a snow day! They count snowflakes, throw snowballs -- and make snow ants! But most exciting of all, they plan to go sledding! How many ants can they fit on a sled? And just...
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
By: Bill Wallace
Cover By: Daniel Craig
This edition: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
The Nose KnowsDon Franklin's dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something's wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don's family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the...
Diego's Family Christmas
(Part of Go, Diego, Go!)
By: Rafael Fernandez
Illustrated by: Warner McGee
This edition: Board Book, 16 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 2 - 5
It's Christmas in the rainforest, and all of the animal families are celebrating!
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
By: Karma Wilson
Illustrated by: Jane Chapman
This edition: Paper Over Board, 40 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 3 - 7
"The day before Christmas,snuggled on his floor,Bear sleeps soundlywith 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,...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Reindeer Christmas
By: Mark Kimball Moulton
Illustrated by: Karen Hillard Good
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 4 - 8
A December snow is falling, lightly dusting all the trees,blanketing the forest in a crystal filigree.Late one snowy winter evening, two young children and their grandmother happen upon a weak and weary deer while feeding the...
Room for a Little One
A Christmas Tale
By: Martin Waddell
Illustrated by: Jason Cockcroft
This edition: Board Book, 26 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 3 - 7
This favorite Christmas picture book is now available in a reduced size padded board book perfect for little hands with bright red foil on the cover to share the holiday cheer!In the stable next to an inn, Kind Ox is just...
Stuck on Christmas!
A Mega Sticker Book
By: Siobhan Ciminera
Illustrated by: Collection/Jupiterimages Unlimited
This edition: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 3 - 7
It's a Christmas package almost as big as Santa himself! Deck the hall with more than 700 stickers! Design your own Christmas cards, make snowmen and gingerbread houses, trim the tree, and so much more with the festive...
Where Did They Hide My Presents?
Silly Dilly Christmas Songs
By: Alan Katz
Illustrated by: David Catrow
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 2 - 8
It's Christmastime! While everyone else is singing "Frosty the Snowman" and "Winter Wonderland," ring in your holidays with "Our Friendly Mailman" and "Something in My Brother's Underpants"!Songwriter and comedy writer par...
Other Formats: Hardcover
La Navidad con Diego (Diego's Family Christmas)
(Part of Go, Diego, Go!)
By: Rafael Fernandez
Illustrated by: Warner McGee / Translated by: Argentina Palacios Ziegler
This edition: Board Book, 16 pages
Publication date: October 7, 2008
Ages: 2 - 5
In this shaped board book with sturdy pages, Diego shares with readers how animals all over the world celebrate Christmas with their families! A simultaneous Spanish edition of Diego's Family Christmas.
