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Cover image for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

by Dr Seuss

The Grinch plots to ruin the Christmas of every Who in Who-ville. Imagine his shock when he discovers that Christmas just comes, no matter what!

The Polar Express

by Chris Van Allsburg Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train: The Polar Express bound for the North Pole. Once there, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. The boy asks for one bell from the harness of a reindeer. The bell is lost. On Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the tree.

Twas The Night B'fore Christmas

Melodye Rosales retells Clement Clark Moore's famous poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas," using African-American illustrations and vocabulary. Her expressive illustrations add joy and wonder to a familiar tale.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

by Eric A. Kimmel Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman , Barbara Mayer

A traveler rids a village synagogue of ghosts. A Caldecott Honor Book.

Frosty's New Friends

Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

Frosty promised he'd be back again someday! With a tip of his magic hat, Frosty returns for a new adventure. Only this time, he's not alone. What will happen when Frosty is joined by Snowpup and Snowboy?

Olive, the Other Reindeer

by Vivian Walsh

"Olive the other reindeer?" thinks Olive. "I always thought I was a dog — but I must be a reindeer!" And while Santa and his reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join the reindeer team, in the end, Olive and her unusual skills are just what Santa needs. Full color.

The Mitten

by Jan Brett

This award-winning book will keep readers toasty-warm on the coldest of nights. Author and illustrator Jan Brett's love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this beautifully illustrated picture book for little readers.

The Nutcracker

by Jane B. Mason

It's Christmas Eve and Marie has found a funny-looking nutcracker under the tree. Marie's godfather says this nutcracker once saved a beautiful princess from a horrible spell cast by the wicked Mouse Queen. But Nutcracker is in danger because the Mouse King seeks revenge!

The Snowy Day

by Ezra Jack Keats Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

Wake up with Peter to a snow-covered day where adventure awaits. In simple words and beautiful pictures, this Caldecott-winning book conveys the silent wonder of a city snowfall and a small boy's solitary delight in it.

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