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The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
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Elves compete to make Santa new sleigh in imaginative tale.
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Sherri Duskey Rinker
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2017
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In the Town All Year 'Round
age 2+
Few words help kids focus on many details and story lines.
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2008
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An Otis Christmas
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Tractor brings help to birthing horse in tense holiday tale.
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Loren Long
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2013
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Letters from Father Christmas
age 5+
Tolkien's magical North Pole tales delight all ages.
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J.R.R. Tolkien
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1976
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My Mom Is a Foreigner, But Not to Me
age 5+
Sweet tale of multicultural moms has message of acceptance.
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Julianne Moore
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2013
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Peter Rabbit and the Pumpkin Patch
age 2+
Beloved rabbits return in comforting Halloween tale.
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Beatrix Potter
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2013
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Christmastime
age 2+
Cozy, nostalgic look at the classic elements of the season.
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Alison Jay
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2012
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Working Mummies
age 5+
Punny, spooky look at moms all wrapped up in their jobs.
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Joan Horton
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2012
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Turkey Trouble
age 5+
Whimiscal tale of a turkey trying to save his own neck.
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Wendi Silvano
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2009
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A Giant Crush
age 5+
Fun Valentine story stresses self-esteem, friendship.
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Gennifer Choldenko
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2011
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