How to Bring a Book to Life: Holiday Edition

Author

Rosen, Michael J., 1954-

Description

A young boy counts the candles on the family menorah and the lights he sees in the world around him on each night of Hanukkah. Includes information on the history and significance of the celebration.

2) The story of Hanukkah

Author

Adler, David A

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"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.

3) N is for Navidad

Author

Elya, Susan Middleton, 1955-

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A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of the Christmas season, with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet translated in a glossary.

4) 'Twas nochebuena

Author

Thong, Roseanne

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Explores Latin American traditions for celebrating Christmas Eve in a text that combines English and Spanish words and follows the rhythm of Clement Moore's "The Night Before Christmas"

5) Moon's Ramadan

Author

Kazi, Natasha Khan

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Moon smiles down on Earth and observes different countries celebrating Ramadan until her crescent tinkle triggers the start of Eid.

6) How does Santa go down the chimney?

Author

Barnett, Mac

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When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he's inside?

7) We're going on a present hunt

Author

Hawk, Goldie

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"A fun and festive reimagining of the American folk song, 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Three children are off on a hunt for the perfect Christmas present! But first they've got to get through the spiky Christmas trees, a herd of hungry reindeer, some noisy carol singers and a very busy toyshop! But there are SO MANY toys . . . will they ever find the perfect present? This joyful follow-up to We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt has zingy neon ink on the...

8) The 12 sleighs of Christmas

Author

Rinker, Sherri Duskey

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"When, two weeks before Christmas, the elves discover that Santa's sleigh is in a bad state, twelve teams of elves set out to build twelve different sleighs: a souped up hot rod, a semitruck that flies, a ship that sails in the sky, and each version is more elaborate than the one before--but which will Santa choose?"--Provided by publisher.

9) Santa Rex

Author

Idle, Molly Schaar

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Celebrating Christmas, her favorite winter holiday, with her Cretaceous buddies, little Cordelia enjoys dino-style candy canes and hot cocoa and worries what Santa will think when the Christmas tree is accidentally toppled.

10) Dino-Thanksgiving

Author

Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-

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The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving Day activities, including preparing favorite recipes, playing touch football, telling stories, and eating together.

11) Creepy carrots!

Author

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-

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The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.