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Book#22
Twelve Hidden Days of Christmas
by Macky Pamintuan



This is a fun interactive type of book. And it might even keep kids busy for a few minutes. :)

Book #21
The Crippled Lamb
by Max Lucado



This book was read and one of my Christmas parties and I thought it was really sweet and touching. It's about a lamb who has always felt different and sad because of his black spots and his limp, but he feels his true worth when he is called upon to help keep the baby Jesus warm.

Book #20
Santa's Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered about Santa's Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders
by James Solheim



After Stevie tells a reporter that he does not believe in Santa Claus, Santa himself pays him a visit, takes him to the North Pole to show him his operation, and proves that he uses magic as well as science.

Book #19

Santa's Favorite Story
by Hisako Aoki



The forest animals are alarmed when it appears that Santa might be too tired to make his Christmas rounds, until he recounts for them the Nativity story which gives the holiday its true significance.

Book #18

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr. Seuss



You gotta love this grumpy green grinch and his story of finding the true Christmas spirit.

Book #17

Merry Christmas, Curious George
by Margret Rey, H. A. Rey



My little boy really likes Curious George so I had to throw this one in for him.

Book #16

Drummer Boy
by Loren Long



From the Publisher

In a wintry little town, a drummer boy appears on a child's doorstep. And when it is still and quiet, the drummer boy plays, boom pum pum boom pum, and warms the child's heart. But one day the drummer boy is accidentally knocked into the trash, sending him on a journey he never imagined-a journey on which he continues to play his drum, warming the hearts of others, from a rat to an owl to a snowman. And in a touching conclusion, his own heart is warmed as he plays to his most perfect audience: the baby in a manger.

I really like the illustrations in this cute little story.

Book #15

Frosty the Snowman
by Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins



Everybody's favorite snowman comes magically to life in the pages of this picture book. Featuring the festive spirit and rollicking lyrics of the original song, it's the great read-aloud.

Book #14

Beyond Bethlehem: A Book of Mormon Christmas
by David Bowman



My little boy loves the David Bowman books. This durable board book takes children back to the days of Samuel the Lamanite and the great sign of Jesus' birth that was given in the ancient Americas.

Book # 13

The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg



This one probably doesn't need any explaining but it is one of our favorites and Melanie posted it as one of her family's as well. The bell still rings for my family. :)

An internet find.

I found this cute little book on Looky Book. I didn't check it out but I read it on the net. I thought it was cute, it made me smile.
This sweet, quirky tree-trimming adventure delivers a message about teamwork, friendship, and the importance of never giving up.

Book #12

Creature Was Stirring
by Carter Goodrich, Clement Clarke Moore



'Twas the night before Christmas, and in this great house the creature who stirred was a boy, not a mouse. Really cute spin off of the loved classic.

You better watch out...

I have been neglecting my little book nook, so in honor of my favorite time of year and some of my favorite books; I'm going to post one for every day in December. This first post is going to be kind of lengthy since I'm 11 days behind. :) I just love Christmas and I love collecting Christmas books and reading them each night leading up to the big day. Please share some of your favorite Christmas books with us. I really would love to hear some of your favorite treasures.
Okay, Lets get started.

Book #1
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
by Alan Benjamin

Well the reason I started the books off with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is because when I was a little girl my parents would ask me what songs I would like them to sing me before going to bed, well I guess for me Rudolph wasn't seasonal. I asked them to sing it all year long. So, I thought I would start off with a book about my favorite little Reindeer. You all know the story, who can resist it?


Book #2
The Nutcracker
by Susan Jeffers, Mary-Claire Helldorfer

Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet. Everyone who has seen the ballet will enjoy this book--as will as anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs.

Book #3
Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Charles M. Schulz

'Tis the season to be jolly, but Charlie Brown is feeling blue. Setting off in search of a prop for the big holiday pageant, our hapless hero finds a bedraggled tree…and the real meaning of Christmas. I'm sure most of you have seen or read this one, but still a good one.

Book #4
The Legend of the Candy Cane:
The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy
by Lori Walburg, James Bernardin

Here's a fresh Christmas story full of wishes and tradition. Magical paintings tell of a stranger who comes to town one snowy November. Everyone wonders what kind of shop he plans to open. It is the children who get their wish, but everyone gets a wonderful new gift that will last for all Christmases to come.

Book #5
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
by Laura Numeroff

This was the storytime book at my little boys library this month. He enjoyed the crazy trail mouse took us on. Another great "if you ... a mouse" book. :)

Book #6
Who Is Coming to Our House?
by Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff

A beautiful book with a simple sweet story told in rhyme, stable animals ask ``Who is coming to our house?'' `` `Someone, someone,' says Mouse.''

Book #7
Santa's First Flight
by Sam Beeson

It's Santa's first Christmas, It's Santa's first flight,And eight chubby penguins launch into the night. Grab this cute book to see what happens next. :)

Book #8
I Believe in Santa Claus
by Diane G. Adamson

This is one of my favorite Christmas books. It is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and why I still believe in Santa Claus.

Book #9
S Is for Star: A Christmas Alphabet
by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Learn the origin of many holiday traditions through this fun Christmas Alphabet book.

Book #10
Christmas in the Manger
by Nola Buck, Laura Godwin

This board book tells the about the birth of Jesus. From the star on high that shines over the stable, to the animals who shared the humble abode, and finally to the baby asleep in the hay. Great for the really little book worms that need board books.

Book #11
A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story
by Berkeley Breathed

I love this author/illustrator, he makes me smile, he makes me cry and always takes me on an adventure and this story is no different.