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Book reviews for holiday

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    Olive, the Other Reindeer
    New holiday classic starring a spunky, imaginative dog.
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    By J. Otto Seibold, Vivian Walsh
    (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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    4
     
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    By Cambria Evans
    (Book, 2008)
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    Merry Navidad!
    Bilingual celebration of Spanish Christmas songs.
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    By F. Isabel Campoy, Alma Flor Ada, Rosalma Zubizarreta
    (Book, 2007)
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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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    By Philemon Sturges
    (Book, 2007)
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    Fartsy Claus
    Gross-out "Night Before Xmas" parody about gassy Santa.
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    By Mitch Chivus
    (Book, 2007)
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    Toot & Puddle: Let It Snow
    Lovable tale of two friends full of holiday fun.
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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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    Halloween Mice
    Scare-free Halloween fun for preschoolers.
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    By Bethany Roberts
    (Book, 2007)
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    The First Christmas Stocking
    Sentimental but stirring Christmas story.
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    By Elizabeth Winthrop
    (Book, 2006)
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    The Legend of Holly Claus
    St. Nick's saintly child plays fantasy heroine.
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    9
     
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    By Brittney Ryan
    (Book, 2006)
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    Merry Un-Christmas
    Silly tale for kids who love Christmas.
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    3
     
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    By Mike Reiss
    (Book, 2006)
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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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    When Santa Fell to Earth
    Santa fights commercialization, kids help, h* hum.
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    By Cornelia Funke
    (Book, 2006)
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    Yoon and the Christmas Mitten
    Beautiful lesson on sharing holiday traditions.
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    By Helen Recorvits
    (Book, 2006)
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    Los Gatos Black on Halloween
    Haunting rhymes create ghoulish treat.
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    By Marisa Montes
    (Book, 2006)
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    A Christmas Sonata
    A dying boy wants to believe in Santa.
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    7
     
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    By Gary Paulsen
    (Book, 2005)
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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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    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
    A unique and entertaining spin on an age-old tale.
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    9
     
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    By Barbara Robinson
    (Book, 2004)
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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Dr. Seuss subtly exposes greed and commercialism.
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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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    The True Story of Christmas
    The ultimate dysfunctional family Christmas.
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    By Anne Fine
    (Book, 2003)