Category Archives: Christmas

The Night Before the Nutcracker

Posted on January 25, 2023 by susanh579

The Night Before The Nutcracker by John Robert Allman, illustrated by Julianna Swaney. Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593180914 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise by Mark Baker and Neville Astley

Posted on January 7, 2023 by susanh579

Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise by Mark Baker and Neville Astley. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536228106 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? It’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Matt Tavares

Posted on November 27, 2022 by susanh579

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Matt Tavares. Candlewick Press, c2002, 2022. 9781536217995 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture … Continue reading →

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Little Fairy’s Christmas by Daniela Drescher

Posted on November 27, 2022 by susanh579

Little Fairy’s Christmas by Daniela Drescher. Floris Books, c2010, 2022. 9781782508175 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A little fairy, lost in a storm, … Continue reading →

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Through the North Pole Snow by Polly Faber, illustrated by Richard Jones

Posted on November 19, 2022 by susanh579

Through the North Pole Snow by Polly Faber, illustrated by Richard Jones. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536228526 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  One cold … Continue reading →

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The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Shane DeVries

Posted on November 16, 2022 by susanh579

The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Shane DeVries. Random House, 2022. 9780593566169 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  The Christmasaurus is a blue … Continue reading →

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Evie’s Christmas Wishes by Siobhán Parkinson, illustrated by Shannon Bergin

Posted on November 15, 2022 by susanh579

Evie’s Christmas Wishes by Siobhán Parkinson, illustrated by Shannon Bergin. Little Island Books, 2022. 9781912417797 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Christmas wishes have … Continue reading →

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Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf by Lauren Child

Posted on November 15, 2022 by susanh579

Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf by Lauren Child. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536223651 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  It’s almost Christmas, and … Continue reading →

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Reindeer Helper by Christy Webster

Posted on October 23, 2022 by susanh579

Reindeer Helper (Uni the Unicorn) by Christy Webster. Random House, 2022. 9780593178096 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Holiday What did you like about the book? On Christmas Eve, Uni the unicorn finds … Continue reading →

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A Very Mercy Christmas by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Posted on October 23, 2022 by susanh579

A Very Mercy Christmas by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536213607 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? Mercy Watson, the porcine … Continue reading →

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