Discover the joy of reading with Book Clubs and Book Fairs
Discover the joy of reading with Book Clubs and Book Fairs
Winter is coming, and so are the holidays! We’ve rounded up our favourite festive reads that are sure to bring warmth, joy, and a little magic to the season. These books make a great seasonal gift, and are the perfect companion for those cosy family nights in. No matter the holiday you and your family celebrate, Scholastic Book Clubs has the perfect titles to put you in the spirit this season!
Jingle all the way in this new Christmas story for kids from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s team is off to deliver presents when one of the trusted reindeer Comet decides to explore on her own… the perfect opportunity for our How to Catch Kids to trap her and prove Santa exists! Come along on this fun Christmas adventure to see if you can catch Comet!
Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10!
Little ones will love this energetic and fun rhyming story about an adorable little dreidel who learns to spin!
Little Dreidel, made of clay, at last is dry and ready!
She wants to whirl and swirly-spin, but she’s a bit…unsteady!
Little Dreidel is ready to spin and celebrate Hanukkah with all her older cousins. But as soon as she gets ready to whirl and swirly-spin, Little Dreidel realises that spinning is much harder than it looks! Full of action, bouncing energy, and loads of festive fun, this is the perfect Hanukkah picture book read-aloud that will get little ones and parents excited for the holiday!
A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that’s right for him—from the author of the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series.
Otto is an ornament. He’s glittery, he’s colourful, he’s full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn’t he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings’s clever puns, wordplay, and humour, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold? Share some HO-HO-HO’s and HA-HA-HA’s in the ninth book of Mo Willems’ mega best-selling series.
The story of Li’l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others. Donna L. Washington’s story, with art from Shane W. Evans (Chocolate Me!), provides a fun introduction to the holiday.
Li’l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won’t celebrate his favourite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.
Li’l Rabbit knows what to do! He’ll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.
He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn’t find anything for Granna Rabbit.
Maybe I’m just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li’l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends.
Celebrate 20 years of the beloved film and rediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for all ages!
Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human—and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City. But when Santa encounters disaster on Christmas Eve, can Buddy count on his new family to help him save the day?
Kim Smith’s adorable illustrations give a nostalgic feel to this modern holiday tale. Featuring all the iconic moments and laugh-out-loud lines from the film, this story of infectious joy in the face of cynicism is a must-have for all ages.
A perfect picture-book present from author Matilda Rose and illustrator Tim Budgen, When You Adopt a Pugicorn: The Christmas Wish is a sparkling tale of holiday magic, friendship, and bravery—thanks to the magical Pugicorn!
All the princesses and princes of Fairyland know that if you need a magical pet, the place to go is Mrs. Paws’s Haven for Magical Pets. Mrs. Paws is the ideal magical-pet matchmaker for when you adopt!
Everything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There’s just one thing missing… snow! Princess Ava dreams of playing in the snow with her pet, Pugicorn. But as Christmas draws near, not a single flake falls from the sky! Can Pugicorn find the courage to make Ava’s wish come true?
Join the Bear cubs as they learn all about Jesus’ holy birth. From the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary to the visit from the three wise men, join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they discover the story of the very first Christmas.
In a much-anticipated new companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the rollicking alphabet chant gets a holiday twist.
A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you in the branches
of the Christmas tree.”
In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the crew of beloved letters gets their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree!
We all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hilarious picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes!
The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he’s finishing up his last delivery, they couldn’t be more delighted ― Santa’s gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It’s a dream come true…or is it? It turns out Santa doesn’t have a lot of experience being a houseguest, and likes to rock out late at night and swigs spaghetti sauce from the jar. But when he messes with Dad’s motorcycle and Mabel’s computer tablet, he’s gone a step too far. The whole family agrees ― Santa’s gotta go! But how on earth do you kick out Santa Claus? Readers will get a kick out of this hilarious holiday tale by New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes, with its funny reminder to be careful what you wish for and to remember that sharing the holiday spirit can take a lot of goodwill.
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