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Kwanzaa candles (My World (Pull Ahead Readers - Fiction))
By Megan Borgert-Spaniol. 2023

Oggie Cooder returns . . . with an invitation to the birthday pool party of the year. It’s sink or swim time for…
a boy, his cheese, and his odd talent.Oggie Cooder has never set foot (or swim fin) in his neighbor Donnica Perfecto’s swimming pool. But now he has his chance—it’s Donnica’s birthday, and her mom has forced her to invite Oggie to the pool party! Donnica, though, isn’t about to let this happen. She has a plan to keep Oggie away. But what she doesn’t count on is the power of Oggie’s charving, an unexpected visit from a local rock band, a creative use of a cherry picker, a dog that tweets like a bird, and a boy in a bear suit whose identity will change everything when it’s revealed.“A fast-paced chapter book with cheerful cartoon illustrations provided by Holgate, this can easily be read on its own and will certainly win Oggie new fans.” —Kirkus Reviews“A truly delightful story.” —Kidsreads.com
The Night Before Christmas—In Texas, That Is (The Night Before Christmas)
By Leon Harris. 1980
Celebrate Christmas and the Lone Star State with this 1950s classic that puts a spin on the Clement C. Moore…
classic. This clever, Texas-sized, Texas-style tale has entertained audiences for more than forty years. A Western Santa Claus-decked out in Levis, ten-gallon Stetson, cowboy vest, and with a bandana around his neck-makes his Christmas journey on a buckboard piled high with presents. Swooping in over the prairie to the amazement of sleepy residents and jackrabbits alike, a plump, jovial Santa parks his buckboard outside a peaceful ranch house. From boots stuffed with gifts to the faithful &“hosses&” pulling his &“sleigh,&” it&’s a Christmas tale rich in Texas tradition and language.
Thanks for Nothing (From the Files of Madison Finn #5)
By Laura Dower. 2001
Madison can&’t reverse her parents&’ divorce, but helping animals in need is a great distractionHolidays can be extra hard when…
your parents are divorced, and Madison is facing her first Thanksgiving since the &“big D.&” She&’s used to having a full house, but when her relatives from Chicago can&’t make it, she feels like there&’s nothing to be thankful for this year. &“Trying to be fair and square is impossible when you feel like part of a triangle,&” she points out. There has to be a way to get in the holiday spirit, and a volunteer job at the local animal shelter is just the distraction Madison needs!
Stella Brings the Family
By Miriam B. Schiffer. 2015
&“A tender story about the variety of people that make children feel loved and supported.&” —Bulletin of the Center for…
Children&’s Books Stella&’s class is having a Mother&’s Day celebration, but what&’s a girl with two daddies to do? It&’s not that she doesn&’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn&’t have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family. &“Told with both a light touch and an astute eye toward a child&’s perspective and heartfelt concerns.&” —School Library Journal &“A raucous happy ending.&” —The New York Times
The Christmas Spirit: A Novel
By Debbie Macomber. 2022
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two lifelong friends decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding…
love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn&’t be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other&’s work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light—and each discovers a new love to cherish—their lives are forever changed.In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all.
Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys
By Gerry Swallow, Peter Gaulke. 2023
The Naughty List meets Elf in Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys, a charming, hilarious, illustrated middle grade Christmas tale…
about three friends who join forces with the two wayward elves to save the holidays!Max Fernsby seems like your typical 10-year-old kid, but when a red bag literally falls on his head from the sky, Max finds he suddenly has the power to produce any toy in the world!But what Max doesn’t realize is that the red bag only wound up in his hands because two of Santa’s most troublesome elves decided to take Santa’s sleigh for a joy ride. The bag fell out along the way, and if they don’t get it back to the North Pole soon, Christmas itself may be in jeopardy. Not to mention a greedy businessman has eyes on the bag and wants to steal it for himself!It’s a race against time to save Christmas in this hilarious, illustrated, middle grade adventure from the acclaimed screenwriting duo of Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow.
The Book Club Hotel: A Christmas Novel
By Sarah Morgan. 2023
"The Book Club Hotel is a gift...the perfect escape-and-find-yourself novel."—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling authorThis Christmas, USA Today bestselling…
author Sarah Morgan returns with another heartfelt exploration of change, the power of books to heal, and the enduring strength of female friendship. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Weiner.With its historic charm and picture-perfect library, the Maple Sugar Inn is considered the winter destination. As the holidays approach, the inn is fully booked with guests looking for their dream vacation. But widowed far too young, and exhausted from juggling the hotel with being a dedicated single mom, Hattie Coleman dreams only of making it through the festive season.But when Erica, Claudia and Anna—lifelong friends who seem to have it all—check in for a girlfriends&’ book club holiday, it changes everything. Their close friendship and shared love of books have carried them through life's ups and downs. But Hattie can see they're also packing some major emotional baggage, and nothing prepares her for how deeply her own story is about to become entwined in theirs.In the span of a week over the most enchanting time of the year, can these four women come together to improve each other&’s lives and make this the start of a whole new chapter?Get lost in more holiday reads by Sarah Morgan: Snowed In for Christmas The Christmas Escape One More for Christmas A Wedding in December The Christmas Sisters
I Had a Favorite Hat
By Boni Ashburn. 2015
The narrator of this charming picture book loves her summer hat, but as the seasons change, her hat isn’t always…
appropriate for every occasion. She must use her crafting skills to turn the hat into a work of art, perfect for every season and holiday. Featuring the same characters from the first book, I Had a Favorite Dress, along with the hip, eye-catching art style that won it so many fans, this book is perfect for young crafters and their stylish parents.
Twas the Night Before Christmas: Edited By Santa Claus For The Benefit Of Children Of The 21st Century (Xist Children's Books)
By Clement C. Moore, Sofia Sita. 2016
The creatures are stirring in this perennial holiday favorite as they wait for Santa Clause to arrive. An animal-centric take…
on the classic. Clement C. Moore&’s original poem, &“A Visit from St. Nicholas,&” has been brought to lovable life by the talented Sofia Sita. In this edition, the beloved poem is joined with delightful illustrations imagining the visit from the house&’s animals&’ perspectives. Children will be delighted to snuggle in for story time on Christmas Eve and wait for their own visit from Santa Claus after reading this book.
Jasmine's Christmas Ride (Pony Tails #4)
By Bonnie Bryant. 1995
The Pony Tails get in the holiday spirit for two Christmas horse shows at Pine Hollow StablesAs Christmas draws near,…
the Pony Tails get excited about two Pony Club holiday events at Pine Hollow Stables: the annual Starlight Ride on Christmas Eve and a special horse show to raise money for the local animal shelter.Both Corey and Jasmine have been practicing hard in hopes of being chosen to perform in a special presentation at the show. But when only Corey is selected to ride in the show, the girls&’ holiday cheer disappears. Jasmine feels left out, and Corey is embarrassed that she was chosen. Poor May is stuck in the middle. Will the three best friends be able to work things out before the night of the Starlight Ride? It may take a Christmas miracle!
Moonlight and Mistletoe
By Maggie Davis. 1993
A charming tale of holiday hospitality and heartwarming romance from the award-winning author of Diamonds and Pearls. Alone and suffering…
from heartbreak and holiday blues, Buck Grissom has holed up at home. The last thing this manly Georgia cop could comprehend is that a Christmas miracle is about to arrive at his door. Heavenly, beautiful nineteen-year‑old Scarlet O&’Hara Scraggs and her younger sister Farrie have come from nowhere but arrived with a secret. Scarlett and Farrie&’s story is heartwarming, but is it enough to defrost Buck? Will these three get what they really want for Christmas? Moonlight and Mistletoe should be enough to make anyone&’s yuletide dreams come true and see their passion brought in from the cold.
Angel Dreams
By Michael Phillips, Chris Schneider. 2014
&“A new story to immerse yourself in this Christmas season—a story that inspires your faith, beckons to your imagination, and…
tugs on your heartstrings.&” —Prairie Sky Book Reviews Reality and fantasy converge in this wonder-filled tale, beautifully crafted by authors Chris Schneider and Michael Phillips. A grieving World War II widow in search of a long-lost daughter finds herself drawn to a small Wyoming town. A crippled and mute orphan boy has a wondrous dream every Christmas Eve where he walks, talks, sees his mother, and meets a mysterious girl who becomes his best friend. &“Being filled with occurrences that could only come from Above, as well as Heavenly dreams and mysterious angel encounters, this story will continue to surprise readers until the very end. The setting of a small, post-WWII town, various secondary characters who add color and depth, and the back-and-forth timeline of events increases the one-of-a-kind feeling of the book, but in a special way makes it more endearing, as well.&”—Prairie Sky Book Reviews
A young man searches for his missing father on Christmas Eve in this sequel to Spencer&’s Mountain, the novel that…
inspired The Waltons. It&’s the night before Christmas, but Clay Spencer has failed to return home. Leaving his worried family to keep watch at the homestead, his son, Clay-Boy, takes to the snowy Virginia hills in search of his father. Along the way, he will meet an irate deer, a threatening county sheriff, a congregation of African American churchgoers, and two elderly women who happen to be bootleggers—in this tale filled with warmth, humor, and emotion. Along with Spencer&’s Mountain, The Homecoming was the inspiration for the popular television show The Waltons, which starred Richard Thomas, Andrew Duggan, and Patricia Neal, and ran for nine years between 1972 and 1981. Decades after its original publication, this tale still has the power to move and inspire.
Caught in the Web (From the Files of Madison Finn #4)
By Laura Dower. 2001
Forget ghosts—this Halloween, seventh grade is frightening enoughFor Madison and her friends, the Halloween season is full of activity. There…
are ghost stories in English class, a big costume dance, and a scary-story contest on Madison&’s favorite website. No wonder everyone has Halloween fever! But Madison still needs to find a costume to wear that doesn&’t seem too babyish. And what if she looks stupid dancing in front of everyone? No matter what, this Halloween will be one to remember.
Curious George Dragon Dance (CGTV)
By H. A. Rey. 2016
George celebrates Chinese New Year in this storybook based on the beloved PBS series! George and Marco are curious…
about the celebrations going on in Chinatown. Luckily, their new friend Lily tells them all about Chinese New Year, and even asks for their help practicing the dragon dance for the big parade. But getting around in the dragon costume is hard work, and before they know it, their costume is in need of repair! Will they be able to fix it in time for the parade? This picture book, based on the Emmy Award-winning Curious George PBS TV show, includes bonus information about Chinese New Year traditions and fun crafts to celebrate with. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, games, activities, and more!
The Night Before Christmas
By Clement C. Moore. 2015
A refreshing spin on the classic Christmas poem, featuring funny, over the top illustrations.In this hysterical version of “The Night…
Before Christmas,” David Ercolini’s over-the-top illustrations will have readers saying, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” Creatures of all shapes and all sizes will be stirring with laughter in this overly decked out, Christmas-splendored illustrated picture book!Ercolini breathes new life into an unrivaled classic with his vibrant illustrations featuring fun, accessible scenes of holiday mayhem and spirited cheer. It’s “The Night Before Christmas” as you’ve never seen it before!
The Midnight Before Christmas: A Holiday Thriller
By William Bernhardt. 1998
On Christmas Eve, a lawyer helps a battered wife search for her kidnapped sonAs ex-husbands go, they don&’t get much…
worse than Carl. He&’s violent, drunken, and possessive—and worst of all, he&’s an ex-cop. Bonnie has remarried, and done everything she can to keep their son away from his father, but when Carl comes to terrorize them—stinking drunk on Christmas Eve—she cannot call the cops for help. After years of living in fear, she visits a legal aid office to arrange a restraining order. But by the time the lawyer starts the paperwork, it&’s already too late: Carl has kidnapped their son. Bonnie&’s lawyer, an ex-priest named Megan McGee, has too much Christian spirit to turn the woman&’s case over to the corrupt local police. Together they comb the city in search of the boy, racing to find him before his father&’s affections become violent, and turn this white Christmas into a bloody one.
Caught in the Web (From the Files of Madison Finn #4)
By Laura Dower. 2001
Forget ghosts—this Halloween, seventh grade is frightening enoughFor Madison and her friends, the Halloween season is full of activity. There…
are ghost stories in English class, a big costume dance, and a scary-story contest on Madison&’s favorite website. No wonder everyone has Halloween fever! But Madison still needs to find a costume to wear that doesn&’t seem too babyish. And what if she looks stupid dancing in front of everyone? No matter what, this Halloween will be one to remember.
Sun Moon Star
By Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Ivan Chermayeff. 2013
The only children&’s book by the author of Slaughterhouse-Five &“spins the Nativity tale in a cerebral, humanist direction&” (The New…
York Times Book Review). Sun Moon Star is the story of the birth of Jesus—as told by Kurt Vonnegut. This children&’s book takes the newborn Jesus&’ perspective, offering beautiful and insightful descriptions of the world from someone newly born into it. In this book, we follow Jesus and meet the people most important to his life—presented in new and surprising ways. A powerful departure from Vonnegut&’s more adult work, Sun Moon Star gives readers a rare glimpse of the writer&’s talent in a format that&’s unique and unexpected. This book&’s well-crafted simplicity is sure to make it a favorite—with both children and adult readers who are Vonnegut fans. &“Vonnegut tells the story of the Nativity in his own original style that&’s both delightful and charming. Complete with illustrations, this is a read suitable for both children and adults alike.&”—The Bookbag, UK &“It&’s Vonnegut&’s descriptions of the sheer newness of human experience (the child&’s &‘fourth dream was simply green. It had never seen/ green/ before&’) that make this an intriguing and memorable perspective on the Incarnation.&”—Publishers Weekly