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Book reviews for holiday

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    The Santa Trap

    Greedy boy tries to capture Santa in funny, offbeat tale.
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    By Jonathan Emmett
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Christmas Quiet Book

    Poetic take on quiet moments during the holiday season.
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    3
     
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    By Deborah Underwood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Christmastime

    Cozy, nostalgic look at the classic elements of the season.
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    2
     
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    By Alison Jay
    (Book, 2012)
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    Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

    Two-tradition family doubles the holiday fun.
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    4
     
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    By Selina Alko
    (Book, 2012)
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    Just Say Boo!

    Cute advice on how not to get scared on Halloween night.
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    3
     
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    By Susan Hood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Working Mummies

    Punny, spooky look at moms all wrapped up in their jobs.
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    5
     
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    By Joan Horton
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ten Creepy Monsters

    Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.
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    4
     
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    By Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Elf on the Shelf

    Hit holiday book fun for kids but requires parent action.
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    3
     
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    By Carol V. Aebersold, Chanda A. Bell
    (Book, 2011)
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    A Bad Kitty Christmas

    Funny Bad Kitty mayhem leads to holiday's true meaning.
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    4
     
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    By Nick Bruel
    (Book, 2011)
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    The True Gift: A Christmas Story

    This lyrical masterpiece entertains young readers with a loving tale about a boy's concern for a lonely cow.
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    7
     
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    By Patricia MacLachlan
    (Book, 2009)
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    Merry Christmas, Splat!
    Fluffy cat in a fluffy and sweet holiday tale.
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    3
     
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    By Rob Scotton
    (Book, 2009)
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    Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
    A gorgeous confection, but the story’s a little busy.
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    5
     
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    By Elise Primavera
    (Book, 2009)
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    Four Friends at Christmas
    Sweet, simple holiday tale to share with friends.
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    4
     
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    By Tomie dePaola
    (Book, 2009)
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    'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    Gimmick doesn’t enhance holiday classic.
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    4
     
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    By Clement Clarke Moore
    (Book, 2009)
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    A Pussycat's Christmas
    Cat’s-eye view of Christmas will leave you purring.
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    3
     
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    By Margaret Wise Brown
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Sound of Kwanzaa
    Colorful look at the principles the holiday celebrates.
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    4
     
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    By Dimitrea Tokunbo
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Gingerbread Pirates
    Engaging twist on idea of toys becoming real.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kristin Kladstrup
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Christmas Magic
    Enchanting, soulful portrait of Santa.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Lauren Thompson
    (Book, 2009)
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    Over in the Hollow
    Fun Halloween counting book is just spooky enough.
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    3
     
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    By Rebecca Dickinson
    (Book, 2009)
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    Moonlight: The Halloween Cat

    When Midnight the cat strolls through a still, starlit Halloween eve, toddlers just might fall in love with nighttime.
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    2
     
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    (Book, 2009)
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    Queen of Hearts
    Sweet as icing, a Valentine's lesson sure to warm the heart.
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    4
     
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    By Mary Engelbreit
    (Book, 2009)
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    Snow

    Words and artwork create a magical winter wonderland.
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    3
     
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    By Cynthia Rylant
    (Book, 2008)
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    Deck the Halls
    Nostalgic holiday book is more a tribute to Norman Rockwell.
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    2
     
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    By Norman Rockwell
    (Book, 2008)
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    I See Santa Everywhere
    Funny, but rough-looking Santas make this older-kid fare.
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    6
     
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    By Glenn McCoy
    (Book, 2008)
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    Hanukkah

    Award winner is perfect for holiday gift-giving.
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    4
     
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    By Roni Schotter
    (Book, 2008)