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Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat!
Pre-K - 3rd
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It's Christmas, David!

Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
David is excited for Christmas and is trying to be on his best behavior! But from trying to peek at hidden gift packages and struggling to behave at the Christmas dinner party, it’s proving hard to stay out trouble.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Joy to the Whole World!: A Round the World Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book

Written by Lucy Brownridge and Illustrated by Sang Miao
Discover the unique ways children across the world celebrate Christmas in this captivating festive guide with 144 flaps to open.
Pre-K - 1st
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Jingle Jumble Santa (Mix and Match)

Written by Happy Yak and Illustrated by Spencer Wilson
Have silly scrambled fun with these mix-and-match Santas that all have crazy, colourful personalities. Be sure to mix & match!
Infant and Toddler - Infant and Toddler
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Secrets from the North Pole: Discover the Magic of Christmas

Written by Saskia Gwinn and Illustrated by Daria Danilova
Christmas has been wrapped in secrecy for centuries, but it is finally time to tell you what really happens in the countdown to the big day.
1st - 3rd
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How Many Sleeps Until Christmas?!

Written by Rebecca Patterson and Illustrated by Luciano Lozano
Full of Christmas chaos and festive fun, such as singing carols (A LOT), decorating the tree, wrapping presents (or siblings!), preparing for Santa's arrival ...and many more sweet family memories.
Infant and Toddler - K
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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Alena Tkach
Tommy gives his farm animals the best treat ever – and gets an unexpected treat of his own.
2nd - 3rd
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A Christmas Dream

A Christmas Dream

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Vaninni
A discontented girl discovers the meaning of the festive season!
2nd - 3rd
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The Crayons' Christmas

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
’Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wish lists. But everyone—even the Crayons—know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, The Crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Monica Garofalo
A count loses a ring and finds a fairy bride in this magical Christmas tale!
2nd - 5th
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Silent Night (The Christmas Choir)

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Family Santa Almost Forgot

Written by Beth Bacon and Illustrated by Christian Paniagua

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. And you surely recall Rudolph (the most famous...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Santa's Toy-Tastrophy!

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Lawrence Goodridge

Santa Claus wraps up an evening’s hard work on Christmas Eve, and when he returns to the North Pole...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mr. Santa

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

Mr. Santa? Is it really you?
Did you read my letter?
And have you wiped your shoes?

When a little girl...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Silent Night

Written by R.L. Stine

Don’t open that present! If only Reva Dalby had listened to that warning.

But beautiful, cold Reva...

7th - 9th
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The Christmas Wreath

Written by James Hoffman & Joan Hoffman
On Christmas Eve, after sending Santa off in the sleigh once again just in the nick of time, the...
3rd - 5th
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Seeking A Santa

Written by Angela DiTerlizzi and Illustrated by Allie Smith
The search for Santa is on at the North Pole as elves, reindeer, and more share their Christmas...
Pre-K - K
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The Spirit of Christmas

Written and Illustrated by Nancy Tillman

Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Nutcracker

Written and Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
A beautifully illustrated re-telling of the classic Christmas Eve tale. Susan Jeffers brings to life...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Polar Express

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
The classic story of a boy who travels by train to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus and receive...
Pre-K - 3rd

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