Picture Books that Say Hooray for the Holidays!
12 days of Christmas.
2023
"Count down the twelve days of Christmas with Bluey and Bingo in this adorable gift book!"-- Provided by publisher.
A Christmas carol : a first classics story
2023
Discover the true spirit of Christmas alongside Mickey and friends in this sweet, baby-friendly version of Charles Dickens's beloved classic.
The Christmassy cactus
Ferry, Beth, author
2023
Tiny Cactus loves Christmas! But she doesn't love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again. And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish--to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can come true if you believe hard enough.
Dasher can't wait for Christmas
Tavares, Matt, author, illustrator
2023
"If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star." With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa's sleigh?
Dino-Hanukkah
Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-, author
2023
Hanukkah is coming, and the dinos are all busy getting ready! They make brisket and latkes, and the dino-kids play with a dreidel, act out the Hanukkah story, open gifts, and eagerly await their turn to light the menorah. Dinosaurs big and small gather to decorate, eat, and even compete in party festivities like only prehistoric carnivores and herbivores would. Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott--creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports picture books--team up to create celebrations of epic proportions!
Don't let the pigeon drive the sleigh!
Willems, Mo, author
2023
The pigeon really, really wants to drive Santa's sleigh, but reconsiders once he learns how it flies.
Dr. Seuss's how the Grinch lost Christmas!
Heim, Alastair, author
2023
The Grinch is back and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he has changed.
Esperanza Caramelo : the star of Nochebuena
Valenti, Karla.
2023
In a bakery on the eve of Nochebuena, sugar figurines come to life and a cake catastrophe is averted.
Latke's first Hanukkah
Silberberg, Alan, author, illustrator
2023
"On the first night of Hanukkah, the latke lights the menorah. On the second night of Hanukkah, the gelt gets sweet and giddy. The party grows and grows until the eighth night of Hanukkah, when Latke's home is full and all eight candles on the menorah are lit (plus the shamas!)"-- Provided by publisher.
Macca's Christmas crackers
Cosgrove, Matt, author, illustrator
2023
Christmas is here! Christmas is Macca's favourite time of year. He loves thinking up amazing presents for his friends. But when he looks in his piggy bank, he finds he has no money! Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends, and in doing so, discover the true spirit of giving.
One stormy Christmas
Butler, M. Christina, author
2023
In this newest installment of the Little Hedgehog and Friends series, a big winter storm, just before Christmas, has forced Little Hedgehog and the other animals to stay in their houses. When the weather finally clears, they all decide to get together to have a party-but where are the beavers? The group discovers that a large boulder has rolled in front of the beavers' door, trapping their friends inside. Can Little Hedgehog and his friends work together to help the beavers so that they can all spend Christmas together?
Otto the ornament
Cummings, Troy, author, illustrator
2023
Initially, super-snazzy Christmas tree ornament, Otto, thinks he should be placed at the top of tree to be admired, but then he realizes where he really wants to be.
Poppleton at Christmas
Rylant, Cynthia, author
2022
Poppleton buys presents for his friends, decorates his house with snow in a can, and shares a wonderful Christmas Eve with his friends.
Snowmen's twelve nights of Christmas
Buehner, Caralyn, author
2023
Retelling of the classic Christmas carol with a snowmen twist.
Where do diggers celebrate Hanukkah?
Sayres, Brianna Caplan, author.
2023
Rhyming text and illustrations depict different kinds of trucks celebrating Chanukah.
You're my little Christmas cookie
Edwards, Nicola, author.
2021
With sweet, rhyming text paired with holiday character favorites, children will love the interactive features as you read the story. Whether it's snuggly snowmen, sweet gingerbread cookies, or sparkling snowflakes, parents and children alike will appreciate the endearing sentiments with a festive twist. This special holiday book in the best-selling You're My Little series makes a touching gift for Christmas for the little ones in your life.