Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself.
The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question.
A festive nochebuena treat for little ones who believe in the magic of Christmas (and the deliciousness of cake)!
“An original and entertaining Christmas story with its own understated charm.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A quietly magical tale of holiday miracles and nighttime adventure.” —Publishers Weekly
“Killen works magic through simplicity in this understated holiday story…A perfect bedtime read; li
Cat Family Christmas: A lift-the-flap advent book - With over 140 flaps (The Cat Family) (Hardcover)
Count all the way to Christmas Eve with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap advent calendar–style book with more than 140 doors to open.
Help the Cat Family decorate, bake, and prepare the house for the holiday season as you count down the twelve days til Christmas.
Celebrate the holidays with twelve adorable cats—and one kitten—with this festive feline take on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas!
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave me cats:
FOUR on the gifts,
THREE dressed up,
TWO batting bows,
and a kitten under the tree.
From chasing ribbons and shredding paper to
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This charming story describes how animals might celebrate the holidays!
This modern classic celebrates the tradition of tamales and family bonding at Christmas.
This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”
Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth!
Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull!
David A. Carter’s zany characters are here to help count down to Christmas in this festive pop-up extravaganza. What could be better than one Bug of Christmas? Twelve of them, of course!
Available for the first time in the bestselling BUGS mini trim size, David A. Carter's bestselling BUGS are here to help count down to Christmas in this festive pop-up title.
Celebrate the holidays with the Crayons in this festive story from #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This special book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster, and even a pop-up Christmas tree!
Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic--the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without!
Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!
From the bestselling author of classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny comes a Christmas story sure to delight readers for generations.
This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those—of any age—who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.
Your family will share the joy of the Bear family as they gather to trim the tree! Includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden holiday surprises.
Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone in the Bear family wants to help decorate the tree!
A delightfully devious Christmas story from beloved librarian Betsy Bird and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.
Freddy Melcher is Santa's #1 Fan. He has Santa posters, Santa action figures, and even Santa underwear. But there is one prize Freddy desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky!
Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
Join Pinkalicious as she celebrates Christmas in New York Times bestselling author and artist Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious: Merry Pinkmas!—complete with poster, cards, and sticker sheet!
Join Peppa Pig and her family for a very Merry Christmas celebration in this board book story based on the hit animated TV show.
Peppa Pig and her family have many special Christmas traditions. They mail letters to Santa, decorate their Christmas tree, and leave milk and cookies for Santa by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
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Generations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girl's excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas, the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year she'll lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph's trek to Bethlehem.
Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth!
Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull!
This beautiful Christmas picture book featuring Fancy Nancy is now available in a paper-over-board edition!
In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale—this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster!
In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she?
Kitty wants to write a letter.
Actually, she wants to write a letter to Santa.
The entire family will rejoice at this whimsical story of the first child to ever be gifted a Christmas present! A perfect read-aloud this holiday season. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas–now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull!
New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can—with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This is The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before! Makes a lovely keepsake and gift.
Have yourself a merry Dino-Christmas Dinos big and small deck the halls and enjoy snowball fights, hot cocoa, a parade, and more. Share in the dinosaurs' delight as they eagerly await the arrival of everyone's favorite . . . Santa Claws
The Jolly Postman rides again with more real letters, and presents, too, in his Christmas postbag.
Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book that celebrates how one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of critters!
“In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline.”
A 2-in-1 Berenstain Bears book featuring two classic stories perfect for read-alongs!
Come celebrate Christmas in Bear Country with two Berenstain Bears Classics stories! Featuring The Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze and Meet Santa Bear, this 2-in-1 paperback picture book is the perfect Christmas addition to your Berenstain Bears library.
BESTSELLING CLASSIC SERIES! More than 5 million Arthur Adventure books sold!
“What are you doing, dear?”
“It’s a secret.”
“Secrets are better if you share them a little. So tell Mother why you look so sad on Christmas Eve.”
“I am wondering what to give—someone—for Christmas.”
In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations.
So the shortest day came,
and the year died . . .
A Christmas confection from the brilliant creator of The Lost House and The Lost Picnic!
Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of The Nutcracker-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly imagined art.
Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this African-American holiday, which falls during the festive, gift-giving season and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks!
What if animals did what YOU do? This charming story describes how animals might celebrate the holidays!
It’s Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can’t wait to help his best friend, the man with the yellow hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual—atop his favorite tree!
This modern classic celebrates the tradition of tamales and family bonding at Christmas.
It’s Eloise’s sixtieth birthday—though she’s still not a day over six. Celebrate both her birthday and Christmas with this sweet holiday classic that now comes with a CD narrated by the brilliant Bernadette Peters!
It’s absolutely Christmas, but I don’t mind a bit. I give everyone a present for that’s the thing of it.
This original, timeless classic has been treasured for generations—this edition has the original story and illustrations from 1922.
Once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.
This wondrous tale of the velveteen rabbit has delighted readers of all ages with its story of transformation and redemption through a child's unwavering love.
Ho ho ho! America's bestselling dinosaur series celebrates Christmas in an engaging board book overflowing with humor and joy!
From decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to celebrate Christmas-and everything about it.
Bear’s minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.
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This fun-filled activity book invites you to decorate your very own gingerbread house. A simple little cottage -- set in front of a candy cane forest -- is waiting to be trimmed with sugar-coated doors and windows, peppermint sticks, gumdrops, candied fruit slices, and other sweets.
A hilarious holiday picture book about everyone's favorite naughty feline, Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty!
"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring...Except for BAD KITTY."
Cozy up for Christmas fun with Biscuit, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy!
The touch and feel elements include Biscuit's sweater, a horse's mane...and even Santa's beard! The sturdy board book pages and simple text are just right for babies and toddlers.
Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary
A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve.
A classic piece of American literature given new poignancy by beautiful watercolors by award-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger.
One dollar and eighty-seven cents is all the money Della has in the world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. But all she has left to sell is her one greatest treasure—her long, beautiful brown hair.
A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas.
"Swashbuckling gusto and a poignant finish should make this a new favorite." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Celebrate Christmas with Peppa!
Snuggle up with Peppa Pig in this 2-in-1 wintertime storybook! It's Christmas Eve, and Peppa is hoping for a very special gift from Santa Claus. Will her wish come true? Then, Peppa and George decide to build a great, big snowman.
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House in this historical holiday story that puts a twist on Charles Dicken's classic The Christmas Carol--from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time!
A young ninja wants a snowball fight for Christmas, and he just might get his holiday wish in this picture book with graphic novel–inspired illustrations that celebrate the spirit of giving, Samurai style.
It’s snowing on Christmas Eve! Yukio loves snowball fights, but none of the other ninjas will play with him for fear of landing on Santa’s naughty list.
“Hey! Unto you a child is born!”
Meet the Herdmans—they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.
Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!
A perfect gift for the holiday season, no matter what you celebrate!
I am a mix of two traditions.
From Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama.
How lucky am I?
Can Ninja Fly Guy save Christmas?
In the new book in Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn't have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he has to fight off with his ninja action. Will Fly Guy defeat the stranger?
A New York Times Bestseller!
Narwhal and Jelly spread some holiday cheer (and warm waffle pudding) in the festive fifth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!
This beautiful picture book featuring the beloved Christmas poem, "Little Tree," will delight children and parents alike!
Every child's favorite elephant, Barbar, returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story.
This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle.
Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle.
The people of Sorrento marvel at his talents, and before long, he becomes famous throughout Italy for his
In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside.
This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child.
In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child.
Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. “Cranky old lady,” the children say.
In this luminous picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge leaps off the page to warm the soul of one and all. Be swept away in an unforgettable Christmas Eve, from Scrooge's first "Bah, humbug!" to the arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Past; from the courage of Tiny Tim to the glory of Christmas morning.
Ho, ho, ho-larious jokes for kids! This entertaining holiday-themed joke collection will keep kids 6 and up laughing all season long. Curated by the editors at Highlights, Best Kids' Christmas Jokes Ever contains over 500 age-appropriate, hilarious jokes in a variety of types, like riddles, knock-knocks and more.
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. This Christmas, travel to Camelot with Jack, Annie and The Magic Tree House in this holiday fantasy adventure from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time!
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Christmas is more enchanting than ever in this new vibrant edition of Clement C. Moore’s heartwarming holiday poem that has delighted generations of children.
With touches of gold foil throughout, this stunning tabbed board book from Roger Priddy is a real Christmas treat for children.
This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.”
A timeless Richard Scarry Christmas tale of two little mice waiting for Santa is now available as a Little Golden Book!
Best-selling author, Lauren Thompson, and Best-selling Caldecott Honor Book artist Jon J Muth join forces to present a story that is filled with the magic, wonder, and love of Christmas.
Far, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving.
’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa,
every creature was kneading tamale masa...
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A fun guide to making seasonal Christmas figures using the ancient art of origami Includes colorful origami paper.
This step-by-step origami guide for kids will show little elves ages 6 and up how to turn simple squares of paper into magical Christmas origami models (with a little help from a grown-up).
Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful. This classic illustrated story continues to be loved by generations of families.
