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Originally published by On Our Minds on December 2, 2019
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the books inside are so delightful! It\u2019s officially the holiday season, and we\u2019re so excited to dive into some of our favourite holiday reads. If you\u2019re looking for the perfect book for your family or to give to a friend, here are some of our personal favourites that will get you in the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?<\/em> by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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The bestselling picture book series How Do Dinosaurs? by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Mark Teague has delighted children for two decades! How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah? is the perfect way to introduce little ones to silly dinosaurs, gentle lessons, and the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I SPY Christma<\/em>s by Jean Marzollo & Walter Wick<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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A photographic puzzle book features rhyming riddles that invite young readers to locate hidden objects \u2014 clocks, nickels, pickles, frogs, and others \u2014 among double-page spreads filled with holiday delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Catch a Reindeer<\/em> by Alice Walstead & Andy Elkerton<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pig the Elf<\/em> by Aaron Blabey<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest pug will stay up all night to get his presents! When Pig yips at Santa and finds himself joining in on the flying sleigh ride, things quickly get out of hand in a way that is pure Pig pandemonium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Potter: Happy Christmas, Harry! Official Advent Calendar<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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This gorgeous illustrated book unfolds to reveal 24 pockets, each with its own holiday surprise inside! From mini-books and stickers to colouring sheets and holiday cards, there’s something for everyone. This advent calendar is the perfect gift for kids, collectors, and Harry Potter fans of all ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Love You a Latke!<\/em> by Joan Holub &\u00a0Allison Black <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome the Hanukkah season with this punny board book full of dreidels, latkes, and more. Little ones won’t be able to resist the eye-catching, tactile, hands-on touch-and-feel on every page that is sure to keep them engaged and excited during storytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Times<\/em> bestselling author Joan Holub’s text is full of sweetness and begs to be read aloud, and shines alongside bright, cute-as-can-be illustrations from artist Allison Black. With the effervescent silliness of Sandra Boynton, adorable illustrations, and perfectly touchable touch-and-feel, this book is perfect for Hanukkah celebrations everywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa<\/em> by Donna L. Washington & Shane Evans<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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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. But Li’l Rabbit has a plan to find a special treat for Granna anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Bear’s Special Friend<\/em> by Claire Freedman & Dubravka Kolanovic<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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A lovely story full of wintertime cheer. Little Bear wants to play in the snow, but he needs a friend to make it fun. When he meets a little snowman they have a wonderful time together, but what will happen when winter ends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Crayons Saved Christmas<\/em> by Monica Sweeney & Wendy Leach<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Oh no! Santa has lost his Christmas spirit. Feeling as though the magic and meaning of Christmas has slowly gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: This year, Christmas will be canceled. But when Santa crosses paths with a box of seven determined crayons with unique personalities, he gets a gift he never saw coming. With plucky determination and Christmas spirit in their hearts, the crayons use their talents and unique personalities to inspire children everywhere to remind Santa what Christmas is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Snowy Day<\/em> by Ezra Jack Keats<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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What a day for adventure! Just after breakfast, Peter bundles up in his puffy red snowsuit and races outside. Cars are covered! Streets are covered! There’s barely a path to walk, but there’s plenty of room for discovery. Peter delights in every footprint he tracks, every tree branch he rattles, every snow angel he makes. How will this young explorer end his day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to Catch Holiday Spirit!<\/em> by Alice Walstead<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Perfect for holiday reading, dash through four holiday themed stories from the bestselling How to Catch<\/em> series! Join these adventurous kids as they chase four holiday friends: an elf, a snowman, a gingerbread man, and a reindeer. This easy-reader format of the popular How to Catch<\/em> series contains four stories in one book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Elf<\/em> by\u00a0Caleb Huett<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Ollie and Celia enter the contest, having no idea whatsoever that they’ll soon have to squeeze through impossible chimneys, race runaway sleighs, sweet-talk a squad of rowdy reindeer, and consume cruel amounts of cookies and milk. It’s both an adventure and a survival test, far beyond what any elf or Claus has been asked to do before. But whoever rises to the top will get a reward even bigger than Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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