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Christmas in the Barn
by Margaret Wise Brown
From the best-selling author of classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny comes a reissued edition of a beloved picture book that offers a childlike interpretation of the Nativity story with new, full-color illustrations from the New York Times best-selling illustrator and creator of the Llama Llama series.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
by Seuss
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village of Who-ville, but much to his surprise, it comes anyway.
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Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
A holiday story starring the Very Hungry Caterpillar features the favorite ravenous little green caterpillar peeking through festive scenes of a tree surrounded by gifts, a wintry outdoor setting and a visit from Santa Claus.
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The Birds of Bethlehem
by Tomie DePaola
On the morning of the first Christmas, the colorful birds of Bethlehem gather to talk about the exciting events they have witnessed, from the angel that has appeared in the night sky to the long line of people approaching the stable where the newborn baby lies in a manger.
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The Little Reindeer
by Nicola Killen
A Christmas tale illustrated with red foil highlights and interactive die cuts follows an unexpected encounter between a little girl and a lost reindeer who share a magical adventure.
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A Christmas for Bear
by Bonny Becker
Receiving his friend, Mouse, at his home for a first Christmas party, a curmudgeonly Bear is perplexed by his tiny companion's anxious and secretive scurrying. By the best-selling creators of A Visitor for Bear.
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Rory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree
by Liz Climo
Getting excited for Christmas but noticing that the trees on his island home do not exactly resemble traditional evergreens, Rory the Dinosaur attempts to decorate his home with his father while worrying that Christmas will not be as fun as he hopes.
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The Third Gift
by Linda Sue Park
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 an exceptional baby. Includes exquisite illustrations, biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard.
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The 12 Days of Christmas
by Greg Pizzoli
A whimsical story based on the classic Christmas song finds Elephant's initial delight with the gifts he receives during the 12 days of Christmas turning into dismay as the gifts become increasingly wild and numerous. By the award-winning author of Good Night Owl.
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One Starry Night
by Lauren Thompson
A tribute to the Nativity story and the universal nighttime vigils of parents depicts a peaceful evening where a cow watches over her calf, a nanny goat cares for her kid, and Mary and Joseph gently attend to their sleeping newborn, while a nurturing Creator watches over all. By the team of The Apple Pie That Papa Baked.
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The Lost Gift : a Christmas Story
by K. George
Excitedly watching as Santa flies overhead on Christmas Eve, Bird, Rabbit, Deer and Squirrel see a gift tumble out of the sleigh and are challenged to undertake a long journey to deliver it to its rightful owner, a new baby at a distant farm.
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Babushka : a Christmas Tale
by Dawn Casey
After Babushka feeds and warms the three wise men, she decides to go see baby Jesus on her own, but on the way she meets children in need and gives them the presents she planned to give to Jesus.
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This First Christmas Night
by Laura Godwin
Combines luminous artwork of a nighttime Bethlehem with simple, meditative text in an adaptation of the Nativity story that shares insight into the miracle and meaning of Christmas. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Old Penn Station.
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The Nutcracker
by Valeria Docampo
An adaptation based on George Balanchine's quintessential holiday production features a storyline and imagery mimicking the choreography, backdrops and illustrations made famous by the New York City Ballet.
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Maple & Willow's Christmas Tree
by Lori Nichols
When their snowy expedition to select a perfect Christmas tree is upended by Maple's unexpected allergy to pine, Willow taps the power of sisterly love and her imagination to overcome her disappointment and devise a solution to save the holiday.
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The Biggest Smallest Christmas Present
by Harriet Muncaster
A teeny-tiny girl who lives with her average-sized family receives the wrong sized gifts every year from Santa and tries to figure out both how to play with not-quite-right gifts and tell Santa that she is small.
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The Christmas Boot
by Lisa Wheeler
Wishing for the partner of a lovely warm boot she discovers in the forest, a poor woman is delighted when her wish, as well as other hopes for comfort, begin coming true before a red-suited, one-booted new friend arrives at her door. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of Puss in Boots.
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Stowaway in a Sleigh
by C. Roger Mader
Investigating the appearance of a red-clad, furry-booted stranger in her home late at night on Christmas Eve, Slipper the cat sneaks into the stranger's mysterious sack of gifts and finds herself on a trip she had not planned to take.
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Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
by Jennifer L Holm
The popular graphic novel mouse makes a picture book debut in a holiday-themed story that finds her eating all of the cookies her mom prepared for Santa and hoping to replace them with a special batch of her own pink-frosted cupcakes.
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