More Christmas Book Recommendations by Stumbeline

Christmas Books, Part II

Richard Scarry's Christmas Mice

Mice explore a house full of Christmas goodies. Dolls, cookies, toys, candies, all delight the mice. They even find a wonderful gift from Santa for themselves.

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The Curious Little Kitten's First Christmas

by Linda Hayward
illustrated by Maggie Swanson

Little kitten explores her new home on Christmas Eve. She wonders about the stockings that look like socks, a tree inside the house, a house made of gingerbread. She even sees Santa and awakes to all the amazing surprises Christmas morning.

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The Twelve Days Of Christmas
A Christmas Carol

illustrated by Sheilah Beckett

A beautifully illustrated version of the classic song. Ideal for explaining the song to children of all ages.

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The Toy Soldier

by P.Z. Mann
illustrated by Kate Sturman Gorman

Otto writes Santa a letter asking for a toy soldier for Christmas. As the soldier joins Santa on Christmas Eve, they make many stops. He wonders which home will be his. Santa finishes his trip, but the soldier is still in the sack. The beating of his drum helps the soldier find his true home.

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Santa's Little Helper

by Cecelia Slater
illustrated by David Wenzel

Explore Santa's workshop as he picks a helper to ride along on Christmas Eve. Toys being made, elves loading the sleigh, a lost elf. This pop-up book is sure to delight

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A Treasury of Christmas Stories

by Henry Van Dyke

Twelve Christian writings rich with traditions from the times of Christ's birth. Find the spirit of Christmas in stories such as The Other Wise Man, Even Unto Bethlehem, The Sad Shepherd, and Keeping Christmas. Share A Prayer for Christmas Morning with those you love. A perfect collection for family reading.

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The Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

The classic tale of a grouchy mizer - Ebenezer Scrooge. Because of his own bitterness, he treats everyone in his life badly. On Christmas Eve, he receives a visit from 3 ghosts. The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Future. They show him what lies deep inside. Scrooge learns who the people around him really are and how they've suffered because of him. In the end, he has a change of heart.

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Night Tree

by Eve Bunting
illustrated by Ted Rand

Join Nina's family as they travel to the forest on Christmas Eve to find their tree. Not your ordinary take-home tree, this is a forever tree. You see, this family has a tradition they share. They bring edible decorations and adorn the tree for the animals of the forest. Afterwards, they sit and sing songs in front of the tree.

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Merry Christmas With Love

by Sandi Patty
illustrated by Doron Ben-Ami

Johnny and his friends accidentally sled into Old Lady Russell's yard, changing things. Johnny remembers his pastor's lesson on giving of yourself and thinks of her. He finds a way to break through her tough shell of pain and bring joy back into her lonely life. His family eagerly gets involved, sharing a special Christmas.

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Four Candles for Simon

by Gerda Marie Scheidl
illustrated by Marcus Pfister

Young Simon is a shepherd in ancient Galilee searching for a lost lamb at night. Along his journey, he gives out his precious light source, his candles to help others. Simon finds a reward for his kindess to others.

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Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend

written and illustrated by Hans de Beer

Lars, the little polar bear, goes looking for a friend. He ends up trapped in a hunter's box and taken far from home. Along his journey, he meets strange new friends. Lars even finds a friend who seems alot like him and needs a home.

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O Little Town Of Bethlehem

by Phillips Brooks
illustrated by Karen Barnes

This pop-up book features beautiful pictures to narrate the time-honored song.

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Christmas Surprise

by Sharon Gordon
illustrated by John Magine

An easy to read story about a little bear on Christmas morning. Join him as he shares Santa's presents with his parents and looks under the tree for his own special gift.

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Stories of Jesus' Birth:

Baby Jesus Prince of Peace
by Carol Greene
illustrated by Michelle Dorenkamp

This fun book is a rhyming version with mice as guides. When finished reading, you're encouraged to pass the book along to a friend.

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When Jesus Was Born

by Maryann J. Dotts
illustrated by Tom Armstrong

The story of the Christ child's birth. Written in simple form, for even the youngest children to enjoy. A good book for family discussion.

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Away in a Manger
A Christmas Carousel book

by Ian Beck

This delightful book tells the story of Jesus' birth in four colorful illustrations. This is a pop up book with a twist. The front and back covers tie together to form a breathtaking four-sided display. The story is told in a simple manner that all ages can enjoy.

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