Can you believe it's eight days til Christmas? Is everyone ready? ( I'm close, still have a tree to put up, cookies to make, and a few gifts to wrap.)
So since this blog is all about the library and books, today's holiday posting is... books. Of all juvenile holiday collections, our December holiday books is the biggest. ( How big? At last count, they cover about five shelves in our workroom/storage area. It seems to grow every January once we put them away til next December.) Currently, they are all out for your check-out pleasure ( plus we have three smaller holiday-related displays- holidays around the world in non-fiction, Christmas chapter books, and craft cookbooks with a free bookmark/ornament by the entrance).
Here are some are my favorites-
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg- A boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole to get a special gift from Santa. A Christmas classic. ( Great to read on Christmas Eve.)
I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas by John Rox- An illustrated version of the popular 1950's Christmas song about a child who wants a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Oh What a Christmas! by Michael Garland- Santa must seek help from some barnyard animals when seperated from his reindeer midflight on Christmas Eve. NEW!!!
Clear Moon, Snow Soon by Tony Johnston- On Christmas Eve, a child anticipates the arrival of Santa Claus.
The Magical Christmas Horse by Mary Clark Higgins- A young boy hopes to pass a treasured wooden horse to his little brother while spending the holidays at his grandparents' farm. NEW!!
Noel by Tony Johnston- The sounds of Christmas bells call people young, old, and very cold to come together and celebrate a very peaceful holiday.
Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer- Join Olivia the Pig as she and her family get ready for Christmas ( and hopefully not hurt Santa in the process.)
Santa Duck by David Milgrim- When Nicholas Duck find a Santa hat and coat, all the other animals mistake him for Mr. Claus ( Note- There is sequel called Santa Duck and his Merry Helpers, also by David Milgrim.)
Who Will Pull My Sleigh Tonight? by Jerry Pallota- Santa tries many different kinds of animals to pull his sleigh.
Christmas Eve Goodnight by Doug Cushman- On Christmas Eve, elves, robots, and more say good night to their mommies, daddies, and friends. NEW!!
Want more? Suggested keywords to use with "juvenile fiction", " juvenile literature", and " fiction" include:
- Christmas
- Christmas trees
- Santa Claus
- Kwanza
- Hanukkah
- Snowmen
- Jesus Christ--Nativity
- Christmas stories
Happy Holidays and keep reading!!
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