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1. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Sep 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep!
With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.
2. Puppy Birthday to You! (Paw Patrol) (Little Golden Book)
by: Golden Books, Fabrizio Petrossi Release date: Jul 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Christmas in the Manger
by: Nola Buck, Felicia Bond Release date: Oct 03, 1998 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.
4. Llama Llama Jingle Bells
by: Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney Release date: Oct 21, 2014 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
In Llama Llama Jingle Bells, little llama and his friends give gifts, sing songs, and decorate cookies. It’s a very merry holiday indeed!
5. The Night Before Christmas
by: Charles Santore Release date: Oct 11, 2011 Number of Pages: 44 Find in Library Read Review |
Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, “The Night Before Christmas” has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Many families read the poem every year, and now they have an edition to treasure. The cherished verse, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore’s lavish illustrations.
6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) (Little Golden Book)
by: Rick Bunsen, Golden Books Release date: Aug 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
7. On the Night You Were Born
by: Nancy Tillman Release date: Jan 19, 2010 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.
Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman’s masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved.
8. The Night Before Christmas (Little Golden Book)
by: Clement Clarke Moore, Corinne Malvern Release date: Sep 13, 2011 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
This 1949 Little Golden Book edition of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, was a staple in the Golden Book line for many years. Recently found in the Golden Books archives, Corinne Malvern’s artwork for this title has been digitized and beautifully reproduced for today’s kids!
9. Fisher-Price Little People: The Story of Christmas (Boardbooks – Board Book)
by: Fisher-Price Release date: Sep 30, 2014 Number of Pages: 10 Find in Library Read Review |
Learn about the first Christmas night in this stocking-sized book featuring the Little People friends! Characters and animals peek through die-cut windows in the pages, giving this book a fun element of surprise.
10. Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks! (Reading Railroad)
by: Margaret Sutherland, Sonja Lamut Release date: Sep 11, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
11. The Christmas Story
by: Jane Werner Watson, Eloise Wilkin Release date: Aug 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Merry Christmas, Stinky Face
by: Lisa McCourt, Cyd Moore Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Now for the first time in 8×8I Love You, Stinky Face has sold over 1 million copies and still counting!
13. Warm Hearts Day: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #5)
by: Rebecca Elliott Release date: Oct 25, 2016 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
In book #5, it’s almost Warm Hearts Day! Everyone is busy making gifts for their loved ones. Eva LOVES crafting, so she creates all sorts of fun gifts and treats for her friends. She is excited to give out her homemade gifts at the big party at the Old Oak Tree. But then Eva realizes she forgot to make gifts for her family! Will she be able to make the gifts in time?
14. The Littlest Elf
by: Brandi Dougherty, Kirsten Richards Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
From the New York Times bestselling team that brought us The Littlest Pilgrim comes a sweet new holiday follow-up filled with Christmas cheer and adorable stickers!
Oliver may be the littlest elf in the North Pole, but he has a big desire to discover his very special job in Santa’s workshop! But after getting lost in the toy shop, making a mess at the book shop, and falling in the mixing machine at the bakery, is the littlest elf just too little?
Perhaps he just needs the littlest reindeer to remind him what Christmas is all about!
15. Frosty the Snowman (Frosty the Snowman) (Little Golden Book)
by: Diane Muldrow, Golden Books Release date: Sep 04, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
16. How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday?
by: Jane Yolen, Mark Teague Release date: Sep 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Everyone has a birthday, and from riotous birthday parties to the excitement of being one year older, having a birthday is the highlight of a young child’s year.
All little dinosaurs love to get presents, and this new board book will be an immediate favorite. From birthday hats to Ceratosaurus-sized cakes, America’s young readers will laugh out loud as the celebration moves from “bad” birthday behavior to just the right amount of silliness and sharing. Bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague have created the perfect introduction to birthday parties, with the same beloved humor and warmth of all their previous bestselling “How Do Dinosaurs” books.
Here’s a wonderful way to say “Happy Birthday!” to any dinosaur…young or old!
17. Dream Snow
by: Eric Carle, Eric Carle Release date: Oct 13, 2015 Number of Pages: 22 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter’s nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals—named One, Two, Three, Four and Five—in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all.
Clever lift-the-flaps reveal the animals hidden under the snow in the farmer’s dream, making this board book edition a treat for all ages.
Praise for Dream Snow:
“Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler’s years on just one copy of Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Dream Snow has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands . . .” —Time
“This is a simple, well-told story about a simple farmer. . . . Viewers. . . will want to get their hands on it.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Carle fans and toddlers learning the basics will . . . enjoy the gentle text and creative design features.” —Booklist
“The pictures are in Carle’s trademark richly colored and textured collages that capture the snowy magic of Christmas.” —Kirkus Reviews
18. Mickey Saves Santa (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
by: Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art Team Release date: Sep 15, 2009 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Super Cheers! This delightful Christmas story with two punch-out ornaments and foil stickers to decorate them will make the holidays Super Cheerful!
19. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Book and Grinch (Classic Seuss)
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Is there any better holiday gift than a copy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Yes! A copy of the book packaged in a sturdy gift box with a 14-inch tall, exclusively-available soft plush Grinch! Now children of all ages can read the story while they cuddle with the iconic character whose heart grows three sizes when he learns the true meaning of Christmas. Also included exclusively in this package is a 32-page paperback “Good Deed Journal.” Filled with simple activities and room for children to write and draw, it’s the perfect way to encourage children to grow their own hearts by helping others.
20. Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 05, 2016 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Whose Birthday Is It? (Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club)
by: Disney Book Group, Sheila Sweeny Higginson, Disney Storybook Art Team Release date: Jun 01, 2007 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
Birthday! Today is somebody’s
birthday, but Mickey can’t figure out whose it is. Could it be Daisy’s?
Perhaps he should get her a new hair bow. Maybe it’s Pluto’s, and Mickey can get him a bone. Young
readers will have great fun following Mickey on a birthday-themed treasure
hunt, peeking below the book’s lift-the-flaps to uncover clues. Happy Birthday! introduces math concepts such as size-order,
patterns, and counting, while inviting children to put their imagination and
reasoning skills to the test as they follow Mickey on his quest to find the
perfect present for the mysterious birthday party.
22. Llama Llama Holiday Drama
by: Anna Dewdney Release date: Oct 19, 2010 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Jingle music. Lights ablaze.
How long till that special date?
Llama Llama has to wait.
If there’s one thing Llama Llama doesn’t like, it’s waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come? Finally, Llama Llama just can’t wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that “Gifts are nice, but there’s another: The true gift is, we have each other.”
23. Gingerbread Christmas
by: Jan Brett, Jan Brett Release date: Oct 18, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, signaling that it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever–a giant Christmas tree.
24. The Jolly Christmas Postman
by: Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg Release date: Sep 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
25. The Christmas Story
by: Robert Sabuda Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Long ago in the town of Bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a baby was born, a child who was called the son of God. Announced by an angel, born in a humble manger, laid in a bed of straw, visited by shepherds and wise men—the age-old, awe-inspiring story of the birth of Jesus is lovingly brought to life by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined scenes, culminating in a 3-D manger sheltering humans and beasts, guarded by an angel above. Glinting with touches of gold and pearlescent foil, The Christmas Story is a visual feast, a holiday treasure to be shared with the whole family.
26. J Is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told
by: Crystal Bowman, Claudine Gevry Release date: Sep 04, 2005 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
I want a candy cane too! Everyone loves a candy cane-but it’s easy to overlook the meaning of this familiar Christmas tradition in all the hustle and bustle of the season. This sweet story reminds little ones that the candy cane represents Jesus’ birth and the gospel message too.
27. Five Silly Turkeys
by: Salina Yoon, Salina Yoon Release date: Aug 18, 2005 Number of Pages: 10 Find in Library Read Review |
28. How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?
by: Jane Yolen, Mark Teague Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs secretly lick candy canes, take sneaky peeks at gifts, and disrupt the traditional family feast.
With holiday surprises around every corner, the award-winning team of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague create an engaging, fun gift sure to be read again and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Merry Christmas? The same way they say Happy Chanukah: With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.
29. Merry Christmas, Mouse! (If You Give…)
by: Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond Release date: Sep 25, 2007 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure.
This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy this simple introduction to numbers.
30. The Grinch’s Great Big Flap Book (Great Big Board Book)
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Sep 09, 2014 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
A board-book version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This super-simple, super-sturdy adaptation of the Good Doctor’s beloved holiday classic is perfect for his youngest fans. With a shortened rhymed text and over sixty Grinchy flaps for little fingers to lift, it’s an ideal introduction to the story and a perfect gift for toddlers and preschoolers. Now everyone in the family can have a merry Grinchmas!
Best Selling Books for 5 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
Recommended Books for 5 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
Best Selling Holidays & Celebrations Books for:
- 1 Year Olds
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- 10 Year Olds
- 11 Year Olds
- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Holidays & Celebrations Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 4:24 AM