The Stable Where Jesus Was Born
Rhonda Gowler GreeneThis sweet retelling of the Nativity, told in cumulative rhyme, captures the excitement and anticipation of those who witnessed the birth of the Christ Child -- from Mary and Joseph to the barn cats and mice. Even the smallest listene...
From the moment she sees Noelle, the beautiful ballerina doll in the toy store window, Ilyana knows that Noelle is the Christmas present she wants more than anything in the world. But Noelle has a dream of her own: to be a real baller...
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A...
Lucille ColandroThis time, the hungry old lady swallows a bell, bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer! She's about to swallow a candy cane for dessert, when she hears a jolly 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! Watch what h...
The Christmas season is a very busy time, and Spot knows that as well as anyone else. Everyone in Spot's house has something to do: there's the tree to put up and decorate, presents to make and wrap, and Mom needs Spot's help in...
The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree
Jan BerenstainChristmas is just around the corner, and everyone in the Bear family wants to help decorate the tree! Includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden holiday surprises.
Biscuit's Pet & Play Christmas
Alyssa Satin CapucilliWarm up with a woolly sweater and cozy up to Santa's fluffy beard as you join Biscuit in this Christmas touch-and-feel.
There are only five days until Christmas, and the Littlest Christmas Tree is still waiting for a home. All it wants is for a family to take it home, decorate it, and sing its favorite song, 'Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how l...
Arthur's Christmas Cookies (I Can Rea...
Lillian HobanChristmastime!Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas ...
Christmas Makes Me Think (Lee Low)
Tony MedinaThe young narrator of Christmas Makes Me Think is thrilled with the holiday's prospects: the presents he's wishing for, the big tree he's hoping to get, the cake he'll bake with his grandmother. But he begins to wonder. What about the...
A centuries-old favorite holiday carol, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' was one of the first to celebrate the secular tradition of gift-giving. This sumptuously illustrated version features not only the gifts of a suitor to his true lo...
Wombat loves everything about Christmas--especially the Nativity play. He's wanted to be in it for as long as he can remember. At last he's old enough to try out. But at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else. So does the ...
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 jolly gue...
Stanley's Christmas Adventure (Flat S...
Jeff BrownWho will save Christmas? Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he's in a terrible mood. He doesn't believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christ...
No time for homework! When Mrs. Byrd gives the class homework for the weekend, Gilbert just can't seem to find the time to do it. That's because it's almost Christmas, and Gilbert has other important things to do, like decorating Ch...
Messy Bessey's Holidays (Rookie Reade...
Patricia C. McKissackAll Rookie Readers actively engage young readers, encouraging language development, building fluency, and promoting independent reading. By targeting a skill, like learning about rhymes, young readers are building fundamental reading ...
On the last night of December, a little girl huddles in the bitter cold, unable to go home until she has sold her bundle of matches. One by one, she lights the matches to keep warm, and, as each match lights, the girl's cold, grey wor...
The Gift Of The Magi (Aladdin Picture...
O. HenryIt's Christmas Eve and Della has only one dollar and eight-five cents to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure, her long, glorious hair. This warm story of love, sacrifice, and g...
A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. W...
The classic Christmas poem-now available in a board book edition for the youngest child.
Spot's First Christmas (color)
Eric HillThe bestselling puppy is better than ever. Spot's 25th birthday presents are bold, beautiful color covers that give him a great new look. Enjoy Spot in paperback with full-color covers and traditional Lift-the-Flap features. Hav...
divIf even a small part of a child still lives within your heart, you can't help but be captivated by this deeply moving novella based on bestselling author Jerry Bledsoe's childhood memories.Set in a North Carolina manufacturing town...
The Nutcracker Ballet (Step-Into-Read...
Deborah HautzigIllus. in full color. In simple, clear language, children can follow the story of the Christmas ballet themselves, from the opening Christmas Eve party scene to the closing scene in which Marie and her Nutcracker prince bid farewell t...
Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts he'd like from Santa-until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets and ice skates, but about good friends. Celebrate the season with Corduroy in this Chr...
December Secrets (The Kids of the Pol...
Patricia Reilly GiffEmily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her 'secret Pal' to be kind to for the whole month of December.
Biscuit gets ready for Santa's arrival in his newest gatefold book, with surprises under every flap!
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
Bill WallaceThe 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 corner and ...
Paul, Judy, and their parents, the characters from the original pat the bunny, are celebrating Christmas. Bunny is there, too. The action begins the night before, when Paul makes a list for Santa, the family decorates the tree and ...
Perfect for reading aloud, this charming collection of holiday tales is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas. Fifteen seasonal stories begin with the Clement Clarke Moore classic, "The Night...
Strength is not always in the physical presence but in the love and understanding of others. This story is a fresh look at the true meaning of the Christmas season, as told through the eyes of ol' Mr. Moose as he patiently awaits Sant...
Christmastime, ballet, and magic! An original take on The Nutcracker ballet! Georgie has waited for this moment her whole life—to dance the part of Clara in The Nutcracker ballet. And when she finally gets the part, it's like a dr...