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Cover image for Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve?

by Jan Brett Illustrated by Jan Brett

Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold.

When Mindy Saved Hanukkah

by Eric A. Kimmel Illustrated by Barbara McClintock

It was right before Hanukkah and time to make the candles. Everyone waited for Papa to come home. He had gone out to find one big candle so they could make plenty of little ones. But instead, Papa came home with a sprained ankle.

The 12 Bugs of Christmas

by David A. Carter Illustrated by David A. Carter

What could be better than one Bug of Christmas? Twelve of them! Bug fans of all ages will get in the spirit and join in the holiday fun with this pop-up extravaganza!

Santa's Suit

by Kate Lee Illustrated by Edward Eaves

Santa is bored with his old velvety red suit and begins to search for one with a different color and texture. Help Santa look for a new outfit in this holiday story that teaches colors and is filled with touch-and-feel fun!

Pippin the Christmas Pig

by Jean Little Illustrated by Werner Zimmermann

All of the animals boast to little Pippin the pig about the important gifts their great-grandparents gave to the special baby born in a stable long ago. When Pippin asks what the pigs gave, the animals scoff--what could a pig have given a holy child?

The Night Before Christmas: A Victorian Vision of the Christmas Classic

by Clement Clarke Moore Illustrated by Jan Brett

A new generation of readers will find Jan’s visual interpretation of this favorite poem, set in a snowy New England village, both familiar, as St. Nick visits a Victorian family, and surprising, with Jan’s addition of two stowaway elves from the North Pole.

My First Kwanzaa

by Karen Katz

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.

Merry Christmas, Stinky Face

Series: Stinky Face

by Lisa McCourt Illustrated by Cyd Moore

"What if Santa's lips get chapped?" Stinky Face asks. "What if the sack of toys starts to rip?"

Light the Lights!: A Story about Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas

by Margaret Moorman Illustrated by Margaret Moorman

Every December, Emma and her family celebrate two special holidays. First comes Hanukkah, with dreidel games and lighting the menorah. Then comes Christmas, with carols, bright lights on the tree, and presents for everyone!

I SPY A Candy Cane

Series: I SPY Readers

by Jean Marzollo Illustrated by Walter Wick

All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I SPY books to create this holiday-themed I SPY easy reader.

Full color.

Froggy's Best Christmas

Series: Froggy

by Jonathan London Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year!

Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast.

Elijah's Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas

by Michael J. Rosen Illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson

Michael and Elijah are friends, but when Elijah gives Michael one of his special carved angels, Michael doesn’ t know what to do. How can he possibly take home a Christmas angel, a forbidden graven image--especially on Chanukah?

Clifford's First Christmas

Series: Clifford the Small Red Puppy

by Norman Bridwell

The original Clifford's Christmas is a perennial favorite, and now here's Clifford as a puppy — in an original paperback that recounts his first Christmas ever with Emily Elizabeth.

The Christmas Magic

by Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Jon J Muth

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Can You See What I See? Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve

Series: Can You See What I See?

by Walter Wick

With his signature style of photographic artwork, Walter Wick takes picture puzzles to a new level with Can You See What I See? Twelve tantalizing photographs are filled with fascinating objects, while rhyming text challenges readers with lists of items to seek and find.