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The twenty-four days before Christmas: an Austin family story
By Madeleine L'Engle, Joe DeVelasco. 1984
Seven-year-old Vicky Austin recounts the events of the twenty-four days before Christmas, as she prepares for her role as an…
angel in the Christmas Pageant and prays that her mother will not be in the hospital for Christmas having a new baby. Grades 2-4. 1984.The witch mobile
By Miriam Young. 1969
The nutcracker
By Toller Cranston, E. T. A Hoffman, Veronica Tennant. 1984
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (Babysitter's Guide to Monsters #1)
By Joe Ballarini. 2019
The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect…
kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds! When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson's Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest part of her night will be the death of her social life. But then Baby Jacob gets kidnapped by the Boogeyman's minions and Kelly learns there's a whole lot more to childcare than free snacks and Netflix. Like chasing shadow monsters, drop-kicking Toadies, and mastering monster-fighting moves like the Naptime Headlock and Playground Punch. Now, with the help of an ancient handbook and a secret society of butt-kicking babysitters, Kelly sets out to destroy the Boogeyman before he brings Jacob's nightmares to life. But when the monsters' trail leads to her school's big Halloween bash, Kelly will have to prove she can save the world-without totally embarrassing herself in front of her friends. Packed with insider secrets from the world of monster hunting, A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting is full of tricks, treats, and terrifying twists!Freedom soup
By Tami Charles. 2019
The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes. Ti Gran's feet tap-tap to the rhythm. Every year, Haitians all…
over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup-Freedom Soup-just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle's family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle's family is from. In this celebration of cultural traditions passed from one generation to the next, Belle's story and the story of the Haitian Revolution are brought to life. Tami Charles's lyrical text, as accessible as it is sensory, makes for a tale that everyone will enjoy to the last dropSanta's puppy
By Cathy Hapka. 2019
When Santa's best friend, Peppermint Bark, gets left in a chimney on Christmas Day, it's up to Chris, Holly, and…
Ivy to return the pup to the North Pole before it's too lateUnicorn Day
By Diana Murray. 2019
The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful…
things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt... Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory?The piñata that the farm maiden hung
By Samantha Vamos. 2019
A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she's gone, the farm maiden prepares a piñata…
from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time-just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of The House That Jack Built, this tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words. This story makes learning the language easy and funFestival of colors
By Kabir Sehgal, Vashti Harrison, Surishtha Sehgal. 2018
Sibilings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the…
Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Includes author's note. Grades K-3. 2018.Thanksgiving for Emily Ann
By Vanessa Newton, Teresa Johnston. 2014
Dumpling soup
By Jama Kim Rattigan, Lillian Hsu-Flanders. 1993
A young Asian American girl living in Hawaii tries to make dumplings for her family's New Year's celebration. She worries…
if anyone will eat her funny-looking mandoo? Grades 2-4 and older readers.Together at Christmas
By Eileen Spinelli, Bin Lee. 2012
Ten little mice, huddled together in Christmas snow, go off one by one to find warm places to sleep, but…
soon decide they would rather be together celebrating the special night. Grades K-3. 2012.Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama
By Selina Alko. 2012
The worst twelve days of Christmas
By Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Ryan Wood. 2011
The third gift
By Linda Sue Park, Bagram Ibatoulline. 2011
After harvesting an especially large "tear" of a resin known as myrrh, a young boy and his father visit a…
spice merchant whose three customers are seeking a special gift to bring to a baby. Includes biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh. Grades K-3, 2011.The story of the Easter Bunny
By Katherine Brown Tegen, Sally Anne Lambert. 2005
The Polar Express
By Chris Van Allsburg. 1985
The Scarecrow
By Beth Ferry. 2019
A Junior Library Guild Selection | An Indie Next List Pick | An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection“An…
emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers (The Night Gardener) present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.This tender and affectionate story reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others—a tale that will inspire and delight children for generations to come.All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing.… He saves the tiny baby crow.Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?“A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling.”—Kirkus“A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries.” —Publishers Weekly“A beautifully crafted picture book.” —BooklistA Christmas wish
By Sophy Williams, Julia Hubery. 2007
It's finally Christmas, and Gemma and her little brother, Ty, can't wait to decorate the tree. Together they unpack the…
ornaments, until Ty breaks Gemma's favourite, the sparkling snow deer. Now Gemma's Christmas is ruined. But with a little help from Ty, and an adventure with forgiveness, Gemma is granted a very special Christmas wish. Grades K-3. 2007.Olivia helps with Christmas
By Ian Falconer. 2007
Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. She has to wait for Santa, make sure dad sets up the…
tree, watch mom make the Christmas dinner, oversee the care with which the stockings are hung and, of course, open her presents! Grades K-3. 2007.