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Book Review: One Wise Sheep

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One Wise Sheep by Ulrich Hub

One Wise Sheep: An Untraditional Christmas Story
by  Ulrich Hub, Jörg Mühle (illustrator)

When the shepherds go to see the Baby Jesus, their sheep are left alone in the pasture wondering what is going on. The sheep hear rumors that a Baby has been born, and they decide to go see for themselves, but they are a little confused. They heard that the Baby is a girl! The sheep get into all kinds of silly situations on their way to Bethlehem, but no matter what happens they always stick together.

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Christmas Books from Nosy Crow

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Tis the Season by Richard Jones

Tis the Season: A Lift-the-Flap Advent Calendar Full of Christmas Poems
by Richard Jones (illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

This advent calendar book has a lift-the-flap surprise illustration for each day until Christmas as well as a poem to read each day. The poems are lovely selections from poets like Thomas Hardy, Christina Rossetti, Ogden Nash, and James Pierpont, as well as several that are the lyrics to traditional Christmas songs like Deck the Halls and Here We Come A-Wassailing.

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Picture Book Review: How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? (English and Spanish)

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¿Cómo baja Papá Noel por la chimenea? (Somos8) by Mac Barnett

¿Cómo baja Papá Noel por la chimenea? (Somos8) (Spanish Edition)
by Mac Barnett

5 out of 5 stars

Tal vez Papá Noel se encoge hasta quedar muy pequeño para poder pasar por la chimenea. Pero ¿se queda atascado alguna vez? ¿Se ensucia todo el traje con el hollín? Tal vez pueda aplanarse para deslizarse por debajo de la puerta. ¿Y qué pasa con los perros en las casas? Tal vez Papá Noel lleve golosinas para perros, para que no ladren. ¿Usa gafas de visión nocturna para ver a su alrededor en la oscuridad? Sea como sea, ¡estamos contentos de que Papá Noel venga en Navidad!

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Christmas Books from Candlewick

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Bunnies in a Sleigh by Philip Ardagh

Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story! (Sunny Town Bunnies)
by Philip Ardagh, Ben Mantle (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

A group of bunnies descend on the North Pole, causing mayhem in Santa’s workshop. They tag along in the sleigh on Christmas Eve, helping Santa to deliver presents, making messes, and getting up to all kinds of wild shenanigans. They drink the milk and eat the cookies set out for Santa. They narrowly miss crashing the sleigh. They watch a movie in someone’s house, eat the Christmas candy, get soot all over the carpet, and climb the Christmas trees. These bunnies are crazy, but eventually all the presents have been delivered. Santa and the bunnies go back to the North Pole for a well-deserved snack.

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Christmas Books from Familius

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12 Little Elves Visit Georgia by Trish Madson

12 Little Elves Visit Georgia: A Christmas Counting Picture Book
by Trish Madson, Sadie Han (illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

Santa sends twelve little elves to Georgia to check if the kids are sleeping on Christmas Eve, but the elves get distracted exploring the Peach State. They visit the Georgia Aquarium, Anna Ruby Falls, and Jekyll Island. They put strings of twinkle lights on the state tree, the live oak, and they listen to the state bird, the brown thrasher, singing. The elves float on a raft down the Chattahoochee River, and see alligators at the Okefenokee Swamp. And of course, they have to sample the famous Georgia peaches!

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Picture Book Review: The Christmas Elephant

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The Christmas Elephant by Maria Antonia

The Christmas Elephant: a Nativity Story
by Maria Antonia (Goodreads Author), Laura Zarrin (Goodreads Author) (illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Ellie loves to dress up in her elephant costume, but she is disappointed that there weren’t any elephants at Bethlehem. Ellie’s big sister Piper insists that Ellie will have to change into a sheep costume if she wants to go on stage for the Christmas nativity play, but Ellie tries to sneak on stage with her elephant costume. She insists that elephants never forget, and she wants to be an elephant in the play. When the prop for Baby Jesus is misplaced, it’s up to Ellie to remember where it is and save the day!

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Picture Book Review: Rocki and Her Famous Tree

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Rocki and Her Famous Tree by Analise G. Duques

Rocki and Her Famous Tree: The (Mostly) True Story of One Owl’s Unexpected Trip to Rockefeller Plaza
by  Analise G. Duques, Varya Shambrook (Illustrator), Ryan A. Duques (Goodreads Author)

5 out of 5 stars

When the big Christmas tree is brought to Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, they discover a little hitchhiker who has been snuggled inside the tree since they cut it down- a tiny owl! A young boy recognizes the owl and helps to rescue it. The owl is weak and starving, but the veterinarian nurses the tiny bird back to health, until it ready to be released back into the wild. But will the boy ever see his little owl friend again?

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Christmas Books from Familius

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Lit for Little Hands by David Miles

Lit for Little Hands: A Christmas Carol (Volume 4) (Lit for Little Hands, 4)
by David Miles (Adaptor), Brooke Jorden (Adapter)

5 out of 5 stars

This board book tells the story of A Christmas Carol, simplified for little readers. It has interactive pull tabs and flaps to reveal the ghosts of Christmas! Some of the story is told with quotes from the original novel and includes original dialogue as well.

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Christmas Books from Tiger Tales

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One Stormy Christmas by M. Christina Butler

One Stormy Christmas
by M. Christina Butler, Tina Macnaughton  (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

After a terrible winter storm, Hedgehog emerges from his home to see his friends. They start to plan a Christmas party, but Rabbit tells them that the Beavers need their help. Rocks and debris have fallen around the Beaver’s home and trapped them inside. The animal friends set off to rescue the Beavers, and they discover that teamwork can do anything!

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Christmas Books from Floris Books

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The Story of the Snow Children by Sibylle von Olfers

The Story of the Snow Children
by Sibylle von Olfers

5 out of 5 stars

In this classic fairytale with original illustrations from the author, we explore the kingdom of snow. Poppy looks out her window to see dozens of snow children dancing through the air as falling snow. They invite her to visit the snow kingdom and meet the Snow Queen and her little Princess. Poppy plays all day with Princess. They have a birthday tea, visit the frozen flower garden, and dance with the other snow children. The Princess begs Poppy to stay forever, but the wise Snow Queen knows that Poppy must return home to the world of humans. A sleigh drawn by snow bears takes her home where she tells all her adventures to her mother.

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