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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorBabar and Father Christmas
Jean de Brunhoff
Babar’s children have caught wind of a fellow in Man’s country named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. “If only we could bring him here,” they wish. So they write the Christmas saint a letter inviting him to visit them. When they get no reply, Babar, ever the good father, rushes out to find the red-suited one. After much searching, and with the help of a dog named Duck,
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit
Emma Thompson · 72 pages
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit is a brand new tale from Emma Thompson. In her second Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson returns Peter to his home in the Lake District. Peter and his silly cousin Benjamin are helping their friend William - he's a turkey - who is in danger of becoming Mr and Mrs McGregor's Christmas dinner.
Angelina's Christmas
Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig · 32 pages
Angelina and her cousin Henry help bring Christmas to a lonely old postman.
The Night Before Christmas
Clement C. Moore · 32 pages
A well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.
Madeline's Christmas
Ludwig Bemelmans · 32 pages
With everyone else sick in bed with a cold on Christmas Eve, it is up to Madeline to run the school, and she finds a remarkable helper in a rug-selling magician.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr. Seuss · 64 pages
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?
Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad
Mercer Mayer
Trying to be good for Christmas without bungling everything up is difficult.
The Tailor of Gloucester
Beatrix Potter · 59 pages
When the tailor becomes sick and cannot finish the waistcoat for the Mayor, the mice finish it for him.
Mr. Putter And Tabby Bake The Cake
Cynthia Rylant
With his fine cat Tabby at his side, Mr. Putter bakes a Christmas cake for his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry.
Harold at the North Pole: A Christmas journey with the purple crayon
Crockett Johnson · 48 pages
With the aid of his purple crayon, Harold goes to the North Pole to get Santa ready for his journey.
The Snowman
Raymond Briggs · 32 pages
When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
Gloria Houston · 32 pages
Ruthie and her mother wonder how they will fulfill their obligation of getting the perfect Christmas tree to the town for the holiday celebration, since Papa has left the Appalachian area to go to war.
Margret And H.A. Rey's Merry Christmas, Curious George
Margret Rey, H.A. Rey, Catherine Hapka · 32 pages
Frosty the Snowman
Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins
**Everybody's favorite snowman comes magically to life in the pages of this small picture book. Featuring the festive spirit and rollicking lyrics of the original song, it's the perfect read-aloud for the Christmas season!!**
Merry Christmas, Splat
Rob Scotton
Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.
It's Christmas, David!
David Shannon
Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.
Santa Calls
William Joyce · 40 pages
Art Aimesworth receives a mysterious summons from Santa Claus and he shares a Christmas adventure with his sister that brings them closer together.
Red Ranger Came Calling
Berkeley Breathed · 32 pages
The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · 30 pages
Sister Bear enjoys Christmas preparations, especially getting her list ready--but on Christmas morning she realizes what Christmas is really all about.