Bestselling Holidays & Celebrations Books for 11 Year Olds

Here are the top 30 bestselling holidays & celebrations books for 11 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.

1. A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree

by: Colleen MonroeMichael Glenn Monroe
Release date: Aug 29, 2000
Number of Pages: 40
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This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend’s wish come true.
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Children’s Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Christmas

2. Pokemon Go: Diary Of A Pokemon Trainer (Pokemon Books) (Volume 1)

by: Red Smith
Release date: Aug 20, 2016
Number of Pages: 58
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New And Improved 2nd Edition

Red is very much the quintessential hero; brave, kind, and outgoing.

Did you know that before he became the exceptional Pokemon battler, he’s just a weak guy who hates to deal with social life and poor in handling pokemon? Everything changes when his dad who is a great Pokemon Master decided to train him personally. And you’re in luck to have the chance to discover Red’s journey and some of the hidden secret Pokemon tips from his first ever written diary. Get your Copy for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books

3. Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House, No. 29)

by: Mary Pope OsborneSal Murdocca
Release date: Aug 25, 2009
Number of Pages: 144
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The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come to love. The result is magical: a fast-paced but detailed, easy-to-read story. Jack and Annie go on a quest to save Camelot, a quest that will prove to a beleaguered King Arthur that children and imagination really can make a difference.

From the Hardcover edition.

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

4. Laugh-Out-Loud Christmas Jokes for Kids (Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids)

by: Rob ElliottGearbox
Release date: Sep 20, 2016
Number of Pages: 144
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A must-have for your little comedian, this Christmas collection from the #1 bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids has hundreds of holiday- and winter-themed jokes to make the season bright. And with a special foil cover, it’s the perfect gift!

The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier now that Rob Elliott is back with another instant classic full of fresh, frosty fun to bring the whole family together. These pages are bursting with laughter to warm up the fireside, the sledding slopes, and everywhere in between.

Why don’t lobsters give Christmas presents?

Because they’re shellfish!

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Children’s Books > Humor > Jokes & Riddles

5. Advent Storybook

by: Antonie SchneiderMaja DusikovaMarisa Miller
Release date: Oct 01, 2005
Number of Pages: 64
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Benjamin Bear is so impatient for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she’ll tell him a story–“”twenty-four stories all about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem. The little bear, led by a glittering star, meets many others on his travels across hot deserts, snowy mountains, and through dark, lonely nights. His adventures, filled with acts of heroism and kindness and many small miracles, show him the path to the Christ Child. And by journey’s end Benjamin Bear–“”and all youngsters who share the stories and their simple morals along with him–“”will understand and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Values

6. My Weird School Christmas 3-Book Box Set: Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!, Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!, Deck the Halls, We’re Off the Walls!

by: Dan GutmanJim Paillot
Release date: Oct 06, 2015
Number of Pages: 368
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With more than 10 million books sold, bestselling author Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Three holiday books in one great box!

For A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School, the holiday season is nothing short of wacky! From a Spanish teacher who is hanging mistletoe everywhere to a kid rapper who may just upstage Santa, the holidays are full of weirdness. Now, for the first time, three holiday favorites in the bestselling My Weird School series are together in one box, including Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!, Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!, and the My Weird School Special: Deck the Halls, We’re Off the Walls!, which features thirty-two pages of bonus trivia, puzzles, and games.

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School

7. A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission)

by: Mary Pope OsborneSal Murdocca
Release date: Sep 25, 2012
Number of Pages: 144
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Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!

A spirited holiday mission!

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London, where they must help Charles Dickens. But the famous author has everything he could possibly want. How are they supposed to help him? It’s not until Mr. Dickens rescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover his secret past and the sad memories that haunt him. Jack and Annie will need all their magic—and help from three ghosts!—to save the great writer.
 
Visit the Magic Tree House website!
MagicTreeHouse.com

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > Europe

8. Pokemon Go: Diary Of A Wimpy Pikachu 3: Pokemon Go Escapee (Pokemon Books) (Volume 6)

by: Red Smith
Release date: Sep 03, 2016
Number of Pages: 68
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Have you Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Pokemon Pikachu?

In this book, you will meet Pika, the little wimpy Pikachu who has been trapped in the Pokemon Go game. Can Pikachu figure out ways to escape from the Pokemon GO trainer and save adorable Pokemon from disaster? The Adventure- and Mystery- is ON! Pikachu is really different from us? You’ll be surprised at what you discover. So, jump into this Pokemon Go adventure and find out!. Diary of a wimpy Pikachu is a must-read for any kid or adult (who has never grown up) who loves Pokemon and Pokemon Go This Pokemon diary is over 8,000 words long with 31 pictures to accompany the story. Get your Copy for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

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9. Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: Christmas Catastrophe

by: Geronimo Stilton
Release date: Oct 01, 2007
Number of Pages: 96
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Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.

Geronimo Stilton, adventuremouse? Not me! But surely a little skiing couldn’t hurt a rodent, right? Wrong. Moldy mozzarella! When my ski trip landed me in the hospital, I was sure it was going to be the worst Christmas ever! But my family and friends had something else in mind. . . .

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Children’s Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

10. A Merry Christmas Cookbook

by: Disney Book GroupDisney Storybook Art Team
Release date: Sep 16, 2014
Number of Pages: 64
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Treat your taste buds to a feast of traditional holiday delights! With simple step-by-step instructions, helpful cooking tips, color photographs, and charming character art, this book is the perfect way for parents and children to make holiday magic in the kitchen! A rating system lets kids know how difficult the recipes are, and cooking tips are sprinkled throughout. Kids will enjoy making Rolly’s Spotted Cranberry Pancakes, Sugar Rush Popcorn Gumdrop Garland and Anna’s Frozen Ice Candy!
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life

11. The Witch of Blackbird Pond

by: Elizabeth George Speare
Release date: Jan 10, 2011
Number of Pages: 272
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Sixteen-year-old Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1687. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she has never met. Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place. Just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit. But Kit’s friendship with Hannah Tupper, believed by the colonists to be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined and ultimately forces Kit to choose between her heart and her duty.

Elizabeth George Speare won the 1959 Newbery Medal for this portrayal of a heroine whom readers will admire for her unwavering sense of truth as well as her infinite capacity to love.

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > United States > Colonial

12. Pokemon Go: Diary Of A Wimpy Eevee (Pokemon Books) (Volume 12)

by: Red Smith
Release date: Sep 28, 2016
Number of Pages: 92
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Have you Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Pokemon Eevee?

In this book, you will meet Ruby, the little wimpy Eevee who wants to live as a free Pokemon. He will face great challenges, threats and make tough decisions in his journey to gain the forgotten title as a Pokemon Guardian. Is Eevee really different from us? You’ll be surprised at what you discover. So, jump into this Pokemon Go adventure and find out!. Diary of a wimpy Eevee is a must-read for any kid or adult (who has never grown up) who loves Pokemon and Pokemon Go.

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Children’s Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Non-religious

13. A Christmas Memory

by: Truman Capote
Release date: Oct 28, 2014
Number of Pages: 48
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Truman Capote’s boyhood Christmas memoir rereleased in a beautiful new package, which includes a CD with the audio version of the text.

     The classic story of Truman Capote’s childhood Christmas ritual is more endearing than ever in this newly redesigned package.

     In celebration of A Christmas Memory‘s enduring appeal, this repackaged edition retains Beth Peck’s evocative watercolors and an audio CD narration by the venerable Celeste Holm (originator of the Ado Annie role in the 1943 Broadway hit “Oklahoma!” and an Academy Award-winning actress). Originally published in 1956, this is the story from Capote’s childhood of lovingly making fruitcakes from scratch at Christmas-time with his elderly cousin, and has stood the test of time to become known as an American holiday classic. In its new size, it’s perfect for reading alone or reading aloud, or following along while listening to the audio version.

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Children’s Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Christmas

14. Stanley’s Christmas Adventure (Flat Stanley)

by: Jeff BrownMacky Pamintuan
Release date: Aug 10, 2010
Number of Pages: 96
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Who will save Christmas?

Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he’s in a terrible mood. He doesn’t believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christmas presents!

Luckily, his daughter, Sarah Claus, knows who to call for help. The Lambchop family! But can they convince Santa that there are still good children in the world? Just leave it up to Stanley.

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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books

15. Molly’s Pilgrim

by: Barbara CohenDaniel Mark Duffy
Release date: Apr 26, 2005
Number of Pages: 32
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Sparkling new illustrations refresh this Thanksgiving classic based on the true experience of a member of Barbara Cohen’s family. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, Molly’s Pilgrim inspired the 1986 Academy Award winning live-action short film.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life

16. A Very Merry Christmas (Geronimo Stilton #35)

by: Geronimo Stilton
Release date: Oct 01, 2008
Number of Pages: 104
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Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.

‘Tis the season to be jolly — and holey cheese was I trying! But on my way to New York City to meet my family for the holidays, my luggage got switched with another mouse’s… Oh, rats! Now I had to scurry all over the Big Apple trying to track down that mouse… and all my Christmas presents! And I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big cheese when it comes to getting around the Big Apple!

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Children’s Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

17. Pilgrims: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday

by: Mary Pope OsborneNatalie Pope BoyceSal Murdocca
Release date: Sep 27, 2005
Number of Pages: 128
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Track the facts with Jack and Annie!
 
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday, they had lots of questions. What was it like to sail on the Mayflower? Why did the Pilgrims choose Plymouth? How did they survive in their new home? What did they really eat at the first Thanksgiving? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!

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Children’s Books > History > United States > Colonial & Revolutionary

18. Apple Tree Christmas (Holiday)

by: Trinka Hakes Noble
Release date: Sep 20, 2005
Number of Pages: 32
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Originally published over twenty years ago, and out of print since 1998, Sleeping Bear Press is proud to bring this beloved Christmas tale to a whole new audience. Moving and nostalgic, and brought to life by glowing watercolor paintings, it reveals the joy of a very special present and the love that a father and daughter share.
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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction

19. Christmas Around the World Coloring Book (Dover Holiday Coloring Book)

by: Joan O’Brien
Release date: Jul 22, 2003
Number of Pages: 32
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Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world by coloring 30 pictures, among them vignettes of young carolers in Great Britain, Mexican children playing under a piñata, a Swedish girl wearing a traditional crown of candles, Greek children parading with drums and triangles, and an Australian family picnicking on a beach.
There are also scenes of youngsters decorating a “tree of light” in China, French children leaving shoes for Père Nöel to fill, Americans hanging stockings on the mantle and leaving Santa milk and cookies, Polish children looking at the North Star, and 21 other illustrations. Each scene appears with an informative caption.

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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books

20. My Weird School Special: Deck the Halls, We’re Off the Walls!

by: Dan GutmanJim Paillot
Release date: Sep 24, 2013
Number of Pages: 144
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With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring brand-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.

It’s Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing’s for sure—if A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School want to save the day, they will need a Christmas miracle.

Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his wacky, kid-friendly sense of humor to this all-new series of holiday adventures. With My Weird School trivia and Christmas-themed facts and puzzles, this is one weird Christmas special you don’t want to miss!

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School

21. My Weird School #14: Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!

by: Dan GutmanJim Paillot
Release date: Sep 26, 2006
Number of Pages: 112
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Something weird is going on!

Miss Holly, the Spanish teacher, is hanging mistletoe everywhere! That means boys will have to kiss girls. And girls will have to kiss boys. Ugh! Miss Holly is taking the holidays way too far!

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

22. The Christmas Toy Factory (Geronimo Stilton, No. 27)

by: Geronimo Stilton
Release date: Oct 01, 2006
Number of Pages: 128
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Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.

Ho, ho, ho! I love Christmas in New Mouse City. But this year, Grandfather William wanted me to research a new story. He asked me to dress up like Santa Claus and let lots of little mouselets sit on my lap. Cheese niblets! If only I had my own team of reindeer and could fly far, far away. . . .

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Children’s Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels

23. Laugh-Out-Loud Spooky Jokes for Kids (Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids)

by: Rob Elliott
Release date: Jul 26, 2016
Number of Pages: 128
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From the #1 bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids comes a brand-new joke collection with hundreds of spooky knee-slappers to make you cackle about monsters, mayhem, and more.

Rob Elliott’s irresistible comedic genius returns to make your little ghosts and goblins laugh with nonstop puns, jokes, and other absurdities about everything that goes bump in the night. This refreshing classic is a perfect fit for the entire family to enjoy together!

How does a monster like his coffee?

With scream and sugar!

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Children’s Books > Humor > Jokes & Riddles

24. The Candy Smash (The Lemonade War Series)

by: Jacqueline Davies
Release date: Mar 04, 2014
Number of Pages: 240
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Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes.  

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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Siblings

25. Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!

by: Anabel KindersleyBarnabas Kindersley
Release date: Oct 06, 1997
Number of Pages: 64
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From the dazzling costumes of the Rio Carnival to the role of the elephants in Sri Lanka, children everywhere will love learning about the festival and the wonderful ways to celebrate them.
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Children’s Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Around the World

26. Giselle the Christmas Ballet Fairy (Rainbow Magic: Special Edition)

by: Daisy Meadows
Release date: Sep 27, 2016
Number of Pages: 176
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Jack Frost is on the naughty list!

Every year, Giselle the Christmas Ballet Fairy’s special magic helps every holiday ballet show run perfectly. But when Jack Frost crashes a performance and steals her magic objects, it looks like everything will be ruined!

Rachel and Kirsty need to get the magic objects back in time for the Fairyland Christmas Eve ballet performance. They’ll have to harness all the magic of the season to help Giselle. If they don’t succeed, holiday shows everywhere will be ruined by Fairyland’s biggest Grinch!

Find the magic objects in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the Christmas magic!

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Children’s Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance

27. Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty

by: Nick BruelNick Bruel
Release date: May 11, 2010
Number of Pages: 176
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Get ready to party!

It’s Bad Kitty’s birthday, and she’s wishing for a special gift. If she doesn’t get it, well . . . things won’t be pretty for her guests. The guest list includes Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood “pals.” Plus, don’t forget Uncle Murray and Poor Puppy! Join in on the fun in this riotous companion to Bad Kitty Gets a Bath!

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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

28. Maggie and Max (The Puppy Place)

by: Ellen Miles
Release date: Oct 01, 2008
Number of Pages: 96
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Welcome to the Puppy Place–where every puppy finds a home!

Charles and Lizzie have helped lots of puppies find homes. But then they meet a Saint Bernard puppy with an unusual friend: a helpless kitten! And this pair needs to stick together. Will Charles and Lizzie find a way to keep these two together forever?

 

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Children’s Books > Animals > Cats

29. The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

by: Barbara WalshLayne Johnson
Release date: Sep 01, 2012
Number of Pages: 40
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When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina’s great-nieces to better understand Moina’s determination to honor the war veterans.

A portion of the book’s proceeds will support the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the U.S. military.

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Children’s Books > History > Military & Wars

30. Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message (Reading Rainbow Book) (Reading Rainbow Books)

by: Chief Jake SwampErwin PrintupJr.
Release date: Jul 01, 1997
Number of Pages: 24
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Giving Thanks is a special children’s version of the Thanksgiving Address, a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois, or Six Nations. Full color.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Values

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