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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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“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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“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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“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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“I Am a Baby” by Bob Shea

A New Life! This book celebrates the changes that come to a household when a baby joins it.  Suddenly, the amount of sleep, food, and recreation a person gets changes.  Why is that? When a baby comes into your home, … Continue reading

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“Splash” by Leslie Patricelli

A Day at the Sea Shore! Join two friends that have an adventure when they spend a day at the beach.  The two have a really good time playing, walking in the water, eating snacks and running from the waves. … Continue reading

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“Lily Leads the Way” by Margi Preus

Don’t Give Up! Illustrated by Matt Myers Lily, a little sailboat, is very excited because some special ships are coming, they are older and very tall.  To see them, Lily must get out of her harbor, but to do that, … Continue reading

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“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame

Everyone Must Meet Mr. Toad! Illustrated by Grahame Baker Smith Come along with Mr. Toad while he gets into one situation after another while dragging along his friends, Badger, Ratty, and Mole.  Things both hair-raising and funny happen to the … Continue reading

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“Interrupting Chicken” by David Ezra Stein

Nursery Rhyme Makeovers & Cookies in Bed! Little chicken is wide awake and wants his Papa to wake up, too–and eat cookies together!  Papa desperately wants to get more sleep, and get his little chick to give up on the … Continue reading

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“Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search” by Martin Handford

Christmas and Waldo in the Spotlight! Just in time for Christmas, the latest Where’s Waldo is full of Santas, reindeer, Christmas sweaters and presents.  Additionally, this book has a twist that adds to the challenge of finding items.  It has … Continue reading

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