Winter Holidays

A Very Mercy Christmas (Mercy Watson) By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536213607
Availability: Likely on our shelves now
Published: Candlewick - September 27th, 2022

For fans of Mercy Watson, old and new, comes a joyful crescendo of favorite characters in a picture-book celebration of the quiet miracles the holidays bring. Mercy ornament included!

Stella Endicott felt joyful. She felt like something miraculous might happen. She wanted to sing.


Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536201376
Availability: Likely on our shelves now
Published: Candlewick - September 10th, 2019

A New York Times bestseller!

From the celebrated creator of
Red and Lulu comes the story of a brave little doe who meets Santa and changes Christmas forever.


The Christmas Book Flood By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388997
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - November 1st, 2022

AN INDIE BESTSELLER!

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas—and of the joys of reading—to the page.

The northern lights dance,
snow blankets the ground,
it’s the Christmas season—so the Book Flood begins!

People plan and they dream,


The Christmas Princess By Mariah Carey, Fuuji Takashi (Illustrator), Michaela Angela Davis Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250837110
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - November 1st, 2022

The Christmas Princess is an unforgettable holiday classic tale, told by Mariah Carey herself alongside Michaela Angela Davis and featuring beautiful illustrations by Fuuji Takashi.

The Queen of Christmas introduces . . . Little Mariah!

There was one time unlike any other,
when everyone pitched in and helped one another . . .


How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Full Color Jacketed Edition (Classic Seuss) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593434383
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - September 21st, 2021

Grow your heart three sizes—and dazzle your eyes—with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!—the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year!


Bluey: Hooray, It's Christmas!: A Sticker & Activity Book By Penguin Young Readers Licenses Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780593384176
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Published: Penguin Young Readers Licenses - November 30th, 2021

Get into the holiday spirit with Bluey and Bingo! Write a letter to Santa, make your own Christmas labels, and play with stickers.

Based on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
 


Red and Lulu By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780763677336
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Published: Candlewick - September 19th, 2017

Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a Christmas classic.


Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids By James Dean, James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean Cover Image
By James Dean, James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean
$13.99
ISBN: 9780062675279
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: HarperCollins - September 18th, 2018

This New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival!


The Grumpy Reindeer: A Winter Story About Friendship and Kindness (First Seasonal Stories) By DK, Clare Wilson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By DK, Clare Wilson (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780744065060
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: DK Children - September 6th, 2022

Snuggle up and share this magical Christmas story that teaches little ones about the importance of friendship and why we should always be kind.

Teach kids about the power of kindness in The Grumpy Reindeer, through a journey to the North Pole to meet the grumpiest reindeer there ever was.


The Christmas Owl: Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller By Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish, Ramona Kaulitzki (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316299121
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 5th, 2021

A New York Times bestseller (with a special sparkly cover)! Experience the beautiful story that captivated the country about a little owl found in the world's most famous Christmas tree. 

When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas


Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History By Charlotte Nebres, Alea Marley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Charlotte Nebres, Alea Marley (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593374900
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - December 21st, 2021

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.


The Snowman's Song: A Christmas Story By Marilee Joy Mayfield, Tracy La Rue Hohn (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.94
ISBN: 9781949474657
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Published: Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream - November 1st, 2019

Follow the itsy bitsy snowman on an epic journey to making his biggest Christmas dream come true


Twas the Night Before Christmas: Or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement C. Moore, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Clement C. Moore, Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536217995
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Published: Candlewick - September 13th, 2022

Exquisitely detailed drawings by Matt Tavares embody the spirit of a magical night now in a lavish, full-size gift edition marking the two-hundredth anniversary of the classic poem.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.


'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Massachusetts By Jo Parry (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jo Parry (Illustrator)
$11.99
ISBN: 9781728237787
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Published: Hometown World - October 1st, 2021

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the BAY STATE!


Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La! By Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781665914352
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Published: Boynton Bookworks - September 13th, 2022

A brand-new Christmas board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton that will have everyone singing FA LA LA LA LA!

The cast from the bestselling Moo, Baa, La La La! has returned with a silly holiday twist!


The Perfect Tree By Corinne Demas, Penelope Dullaghan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Corinne Demas, Penelope Dullaghan (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781951836429
Availability: Not in store, not in stock at our distributor. Once you place the order, we can give you a better time frame.
Published: Cameron Kids - October 4th, 2022

Bunny searches for and finds the perfect Christmas tree in this perennial holiday tale

Bunny is looking for the perfect Christmas tree. Her forest friends tell her that the perfect tree is one that is just her size, bushy as Squirrel’s tail, perfectly pointy on top for a star, the greenest green, and smells like Christmas.


Christmas Around the World: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids By Mary D. Lankford, Karen Dugan (Illustrator), Irene Norman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mary D. Lankford, Karen Dugan (Illustrator), Irene Norman (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780688163235
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: HarperCollins - October 19th, 1998

A holiday celebration of diversity!

From Ethiopian fringed umbrellas and star-shaped Filipino parol lanterns to candlelit Swedish St. Lucia crowns, Christmas Around the World brings together Christmas traditions from twelve different lands, like decorations on a splendid tree.


Over the River and Through the Wood By Emma Randall (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Randall (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780515157659
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: Penguin Workshop - August 14th, 2018

The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh--so hop in, hold tight, and join the journey in this dazzling holiday classic!


Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy By Don Freeman, Lisa McCue (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Don Freeman, Lisa McCue (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780670011278
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - October 1st, 2009

Celebrate the festival of lights with Corduroy, the classic bear loved for 50 years.
 


Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf By Greg Wolfe, Howard McWilliam (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Greg Wolfe, Howard McWilliam (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781619635210
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Published: Bloomsbury USA Childrens - September 6th, 2016

In this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah.


Hanukkah Bear By Eric A. Kimmel, Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eric A. Kimmel, Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780823428557
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: Holiday House - September 1st, 2013

Bubba Brayna’s legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller.


Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for Kids By Donna L. Washington, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator) Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9780060728168
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - September 28th, 2010

Share this Kwanzaa story with your family or in the classroom. "Very bright, playful, textured pictures capture the spirit of community that is the essence of the holiday. The two final pages about 'The Nguzo Saba––The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa' will take kids back to the story to find the holiday message in action."*


My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa (Holiday Time (Early Bird Stories (TM))) By Lisa Bullard, Constanza Basaluzzo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lisa Bullard, Constanza Basaluzzo (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781541527423
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: Lerner Classroom - August 1st, 2018

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.


Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story By Fran Manushkin, Kris Easler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Fran Manushkin, Kris Easler (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623541569
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Published: Charlesbridge - September 27th, 2022

A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic.


The Seven Days of Kwanzaa By Angela Shelf Medearis Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9780590463607
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - October 1st, 1994

A kid-friendly guide to the history and customs of Kwanzaa.

This informative and fun guide to the holiday of Kwanzaa by Black author Angela Shelf Medearis provides information about parties, recipes for African-inspired dishes, instructions for craft projects, and brief biographies of individuals who are connected to the holiday and its history.


The Story of Kwanzaa: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for Kids By Donna L. Washington, Stephen Taylor (Illustrator) Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780064462006
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Published: HarperCollins - September 20th, 1997

It’s time for Kwanzaa!

Light the candles on the kinara! Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa! The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans.


Snow Globe Wishes By Erin Dealey, Claire Shorrock (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Erin Dealey, Claire Shorrock (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781534110311
Availability: Not in the store. We can order it and should have it in store in 3-5 business days.
Published: Sleeping Bear Press - September 15th, 2019

2019 Top 20 Goodreads Choice Awards As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket fort for the night. A little girl makes a wish on a snow globe and, in the morning, the sun rises on a winter wonderland--beckoning all outside. And what if, on this snow-filled day, families shake their busy lives and everyone goes out to play?