Happy Llamakkah !
Written by Laura Gehl , Illustrated by Lydia Nichols
Ages 3-5
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful , rhyming picture book . Follow along with the Llama family ’ s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah , spin the dreidel , fry latkes and more . Laura Gehl ’ s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols ’ s vibrant illustrations make for a festive read . The book also features kid-friendly back matter , with expanded information on the holiday ’ s history and traditions .
Elementary Age :
The Worst Christmas Book in the Whole Entire World
by Joey Acker
Ages 3-9
Jingle bells ... this book smells ... After being in the worst AND the scariest book in the whole entire world , Nameless just can ’ t catch a break ! Now he ’ s in the WORST CHRISTMAS book ! Will his Christmas be ruined ? Will your Christmas be ruined ?? How can a book about the most magical time of the year possibly be so terrible ???
The Worst Christmas Book in the Whole Entire World is a humorous and witty tale for young and seasoned readers . Deck the halls this season and get into the holiday spirit with a book so bad it might actually be good ... The humor in The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World will resonate and connect with readers who are fans of The Book With No Pictures , Elephant and Piggie , and the Pigeon books . Be prepared for smiles , silliness and laughter !
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow !
by Lucille Colandro , Illustrated by Jared Lee
There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow . I don ’ t know why she swallowed some snow . Perhaps you know . This time , the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe , some coal , a hat and more ! With rollicking , rhyming text and funny illustrations , this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page . And this time , there ’ s a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess !
How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace , Illustrated by Andy Elkerto
Ages 4-10
From the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series comes a hilarious Christmas adventure , perfect for stocking stuffers ! It ’ s Christmas Eve and an elf is on the loose ... in YOUR house ! Do you have what it takes to catch him ? Follow along in this fun holiday story as a mischievous elf causes chaos Christmas Eve ! Filled with zany traps , vibrant illustrations , STEAM concepts and even Santa Claus himself , this Christmas picture book for kids is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition !
Little Red Sleigh
Written by Erin Guendelsberger , Illustrated by Elizavita Tretyakova
Ages 4-8
The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream — to one day become Santa ’ s big red sleigh ! But all her life , she ’ s been told she ’ s too small , she ’ s too young , she can ’ t fly and she certainly can ’ t meet Santa . Well , this Christmas , with the help of some friends , she ’ s determined to do the impossible . Little Red Sleigh is a heartwarming children ’ s Christmas book you ’ ll want to read again and again . Full of winter joy and Christmas magic , this Christmas book for kids will remind you that no dream is out of reach if you believe .
The Christmas Pig by J . K . Rowling
One boy and his toy are about to change everything ... Jack loves his childhood toy , Dur Pig . DP has always been there for him , through good and bad . Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens -- DP is lost . But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes , a night when all things can come to life ... even toys . And Jack ’ s newest toy -- the Christmas Pig ( DP ’ s replacement ) -- has a daring plan : Together they ’ ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost and to save the best friend Jack has ever known .
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