Category Archives: Christmas

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanh579

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park. Sourcebooks Fire, 2022. 9781728248011 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: ARC (publication October 4, 2022) Genre: Realistic fiction, romance What did you like about the book?  Chloe Kwon’s … Continue reading →

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Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search by Martin Handforth

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search by Martin Handforth. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536220131 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format:  Hardcover Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book?   There are lots of items … Continue reading →

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Santa Mouse Makes a Christmas Wish by W. Harry Kim, illustrated by Robert McPhillips

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

Santa Mouse Makes a Christmas Wish by W. Harry Kim, illustrated by Robert McPhillips. Little Simon, 2021. 978-1534437999 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format:  Paperback Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Santa Mouse by Michael Brown, illustrated by Elfrieda De Witt

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

Santa Mouse by Michael Brown, illustrated by Elfrieda De Witt. Little Simon, 2021. 9781534437975 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format:  Board book Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book?   This board … Continue reading →

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All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do by Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel

Posted on February 22, 2022 by susanh579

All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do by Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel. Schiffer Publishing, 2021. 9780764362170 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Joy To the World: Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma, illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Posted on February 15, 2022 by susanh579

Joy To the World: Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma, illustrated by Sophie Fatus. Barefoot Books, 2021. 9781646862979 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Hardcover picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Jingle Bells by Nicola Slater

Posted on February 15, 2022 by susanh579

 Jingle Bells by Nicola Slater. Nosy Crow, c2020, 2021. 9781536222036 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Board book What did you like about the book?   This musical book brings the classic holiday song to … Continue reading →

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Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall (with Kristenn Hartke),  illustrated by Cherise Harris.

Posted on February 6, 2022 by susanh579

Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall (with Kristenn Hartke),  illustrated by Cherise Harris. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534494695 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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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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