Category Archives: Christmas

The Robin & the Fir Tree by Jason Jameson

Posted on January 7, 2022 by susanh579

The Robin & the Fir Tree by Jason Jameson. Templar Books, Candlewick Press, c2020, 2021. 9781536220025 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This handsomely … Continue reading →

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The Real Santa by Nancy Redd, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Posted on December 9, 2021 by susanh579

The Real Santa by Nancy Redd, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. Random House, 2021. 9780593178140 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  The young Black … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Crumb by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Alex Wilmore

Posted on November 14, 2021 by susanh579

The Christmas Crumb by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Alex Wilmore. Maverick Arts, 2021. 9781848867765 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Inspirational What did you like about the book?: A beautiful story to … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas by Phillips Brooks, illustrated by Will Moses

Posted on November 11, 2021 by susanh579

The First Christmas by Phillips Brooks, illustrated by Will Moses. Paula Wiseman Books,  Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534478787 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by P.J. Lynch.

Posted on November 9, 2021 by susanh579

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by P.J. Lynch. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536222852 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?   The … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Crumb by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Alex Willmore

Posted on November 9, 2021 by susanh579

The Christmas Crumb by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Alex Willmore. Maverick Arts, Lerner Publishing, 2021. 9781848867765 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? A royal family of … Continue reading →

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There’s a Dragon in my Stocking by Tom Nicoll, illustrated by Sarah Horne

Posted on November 6, 2021 by susanh579

There’s a Dragon in my Stocking by Tom Nicoll, illustrated by Sarah Horne. Tiger Tales, 2017. 9781680104738 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Eric … Continue reading →

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Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas by Mark Lee, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus

Posted on October 23, 2021 by susanh579

Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas by Mark Lee, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536212532 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction/picture book What did you like … Continue reading →

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How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World by Pavla Hanáčková, illustrated by Mária Nerádová

Posted on October 9, 2021 by susanh579

How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World by Pavla Hanáčková, illustrated by Mária Nerádová. Albatros Books, 2021. 9788000061313 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  3 Format: Hardcover  What did you like about the book? The Christmas … Continue reading →

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Five Christmas Friends by Danielle McLean, illustrated by Rosalind Maroney

Posted on October 4, 2021 by susanh579

Five Christmas Friends by Danielle McLean, illustrated by Rosalind Maroney. Tiger Tales, 2021. 9781680106909 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format:  Board book Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book?   Sturdy board … Continue reading →

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