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"A funny, over-the-top new spin on the classic Christmas poem! A hysterical new version of "The Night Before Christmas"! David Ercolini's over-the-top illustrations will have readers saying, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Creatures of all shapes and all sizes will be stirring with laughter in this overly decked out, Christmas-splendored illustrated picture book! Ercolini breathes new life into an unrivaled classic with his vibrant illustrations featuring fun, accessible...
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"A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole. The Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. This is a story for all who believe in the spirit of Christmas and those who treasure the sound of a reindeer’s silver bell.
The Polar Express is the 1986 Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held...
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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm
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English
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"It's Christmas Eve. Have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over many landmarks in Vermont!
'Ho, ho, ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Vermont!' "--
6) Little Santa
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Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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English
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A resident of the North Pole with the ability to slide up and down chimneys meets a flying reindeer and some industrious elves, in this fictional biography of Santa Claus.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he's inside? Whether it's shape-shifting or impromptu laundry use, Mac Barnett's iconic talent for earnest deadpan humor and Jon Klassen's irresistibly funny...
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Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c1998
Edition
1st ed.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
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English
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On Christmas Eve, McDuff's persistent "woofing" begins to annoy Fred and Lucy, but it leads to the rescue of Santa, whose sleigh has gotten stuck in the snow.
11) Stick Man
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Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
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English
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Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put in a fireplace, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.
12) Max's Christmas
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English
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Despite his sister Ruby's admonitions, Max waits up on Christmas Eve to see Santa Claus coming down the chimney.
13) Santa who?
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Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
[28] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures.
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Macmillan
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
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p. cm.
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English
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Children have believed the legend forever: On one evening each year a jolly old elf and eight reindeer fly all night long to deliver gifts around the world. The fact is, solid evidence abounds. Robert Sullivan, a senior editor at Life magazine, diligently gathered documentation from scientists, historians, zoologists, and Arctic explorers to prove that Santa is not just a myth. First, the reindeer: Do they really fly? "We used to think it was just...
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Edition
First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa--but he gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.
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Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.
The fun never stops—don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas."--
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Publisher
Tundra Books ; [New York]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny--and two very proud parents."-- From Amazon.com.
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