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“Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise”

Merry Christmas Everyone! Peppa enjoys Christmas with her family, including her grandparents who are staying with them.  Everyone is excited when they find their presents on Christmas morning, especially Grandpa Pig who received a drone. Sadly, while playing with the … Continue reading

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“A Very Mercy Christmas” by Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen Here We Come A-Caroling A little girl, Stella, desperately wants to go caroling but everyone she asks is too busy, or does not want to.  All she has to carol with is Mercy the pig … Continue reading

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“Wreck the Halls” by Melinda Rathjen

Illustrated by Gareth Williams  A Wreckers Christmas! Join the Wreckers as they have a good time celebrating Christmas.  Fans of the Wreckers will be happy to see that they outshine all competition when it comes to carolers, gift wrapping, delivering … Continue reading

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“Jingle Bells: Sing Along With Me” by James Lord Pierpont

Illustrated by Yu-hsuan Huang Ding-a-ling Ling! Ready to go on a fun adventure based on Jingle Bells, the popular Christmas song? Lines of the familiar tune appear with the brightly colored illustrations on the pages.  Little ones will find a … Continue reading

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“How to Teach Your Cat a Trick in Five Easy Steps” by Nicola Winstanley

Illustrated by Zoe Si Every Dog has His Day, and so do Cats! Is this a children’s book that also appeals to adults? Or, an adult book that children will like as well. This tongue-in-cheek book tells the story of … Continue reading

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“Christmas Street” by Jonathan Emmett

Illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius Come to the Christmas Village! This adorable book takes place on Christmas Street—a cute village that has flaps that open.  Inside them will be found residents busy with different Christmas tasks such as decorating the tree, … Continue reading

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“The Blackout Book Club” by Amy Lynn Green

On the Homefront! During WWII, in a small town in Maine, a group of very different people come together to form a book club. The members include: Louise, the wealthiest person in town, and the most difficult. Her father donated … Continue reading

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“Something About Grandma” by Tania de Regil

Visiting Grandma! For the first time, Julia is going by herself to stay at Grandma’s house.  Lots of things there are different from what she is used to.  It is even in another country. The little girl is fascinated by … Continue reading

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“Honor’s Refuge” by Hallee Bridgeman

Running from the Bad Guys! As a child, Melissa watched her father beat her pregnant mother to death. Now an adult, Melissa runs a shelter for abused people, but her biggest desire is to be reunited with her baby sister, … Continue reading

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“The Story of Christmas” by Patricia A. Pingry

How Christmas Really Began! While a family is preparing for Christmas, the dad tells why we celebrate this holiday. Brightly colored illustrations show Mary and Joseph making their way to Bethlehem. Later the birth of Jesus takes place while surrounded … Continue reading

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