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Book reviews for ages 4 & 8, holiday

32 results
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    Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

    Two-tradition family doubles the holiday fun.
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    By Selina Alko
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ten Creepy Monsters

    Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.
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    By Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
    (Book, 2012)
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    A Bad Kitty Christmas

    Funny Bad Kitty mayhem leads to holiday's true meaning.
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    By Nick Bruel
    (Book, 2011)
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    Four Friends at Christmas
    Sweet, simple holiday tale to share with friends.
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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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    By Clement Clarke Moore
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Sound of Kwanzaa
    Colorful look at the principles the holiday celebrates.
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    By Dimitrea Tokunbo
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Gingerbread Pirates
    Engaging twist on idea of toys becoming real.
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    By Kristin Kladstrup
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Christmas Magic
    Enchanting, soulful portrait of Santa.
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    By Lauren Thompson
    (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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    By Mary Engelbreit
    (Book, 2009)
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    Hanukkah

    Award winner is perfect for holiday gift-giving.
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    By Roni Schotter
    (Book, 2008)
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    Vunce Upon a Time
    Vegetarian vampire gives Halloween a silly twist.
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    (Book, 2008)
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    Boogie Knights
    Madcap monster ball is silly, wiggly-giggly fun.
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    By Lisa Wheeler
    (Book, 2008)
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    Bone Soup
    Ghoulish Stone Soup is more fun than scary.
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    By Cambria Evans
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Piñata for the Piñon Tree
    Southwestern zest spices up this Christmas carol.
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    4
     
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    By Philemon Sturges
    (Book, 2007)
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    Toot & Puddle: Let It Snow
    Lovable tale of two friends full of holiday fun.
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    4
     
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    By Holly Hobbie
    (Book, 2007)
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    Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story

    Folksy tale shares the miracle of simple things.
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    By Fran Manushkin
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Seven Days of Kwanzaa
    Simple song introduces Kwanzaa to young readers.
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    By Melrose Cooper
    (Book, 2007)
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    Queen of Christmas
    Christmas lesson about gifts and giving.
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    4
     
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    By Mary Engelbreit
    (Book, 2006)
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    Yoon and the Christmas Mitten
    Beautiful lesson on sharing holiday traditions.
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    4
     
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    By Helen Recorvits
    (Book, 2006)
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    What Child Is This? A Christmas Story
    Foster child wishes for a family for Christmas.
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    8
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
    (Book, 2005)
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    The Polar Express
    One of the most beautiful Christmas books.
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    4
     
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    By Chris Van Allsburg
    (Book, 2004)
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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Dr. Seuss subtly exposes greed and commercialism.
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    4
     
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    By Dr. Seuss
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Perfect Thanksgiving
    Thanksgiving isn't about having the "perfect" day.
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    By Eileen Spinelli
    (Book, 2003)
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    Joy to the World: A Family Christmas Treasury
    A good selection of holiday literature.
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    4
     
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    By Ann Keay Beneduce
    (Book, 2003)
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    Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year
    Hasidic legend keeps kids on edge of their seats.
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    By Eric A. Kimmel
    (Book, 2003)