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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorHow 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?
Santa's Twin
Dean Koontz · 68 pages
Two sisters save Christmas from Santa's evil twin brother who delivers worms, spiders, spinach, and Brussels sprouts candy.
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.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer
Jan Brett · 32 pages
After a few false starts, Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa's reindeer ready for Christmas Eve.
Nutcracker
E.T.A. Hoffmann · 100 pages
After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince.
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.
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.
The Gingerbread Pirates
Kristin Kladstrup · 32 pages
When Jim's gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, comes alive, the tasty treat prepares to battle Santa Claus, who likes to eat cookies on Christmas Eve.
Letters from Father Christmas
J.R.R. Tolkien · 157 pages
A collection of illustrated letters from Father Christmas recapping the activities of the preceding year at the North Pole. The letters were written by the author to his children.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum · 98 pages
Relates Santa's life, from childhood to old age and immortality, mentioning such adventures as those with the friendly Wood-nymphs and the wicked Awgwas.
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler · 32 pages
Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.
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 Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story
Lemony Snicket · 48 pages
Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children’s author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights.
The Night Before Christmas
Clement C. Moore · 32 pages
A well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.
Mooseltoe
Margie Palatini
Moose thinks he has all his Christmas preparations taken care of, but at the last minute he must come up with a substitute for the Christmas tree.
The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition)
By Clement C. Moore; illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Elf on the Shelf (The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, Volume 1)
Carol V. Aebersold
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 Christmas Mystery
Jostein Gaarder · 192 pages
Joachim discovers a magic Advent calendar which contains the story of a little girl who traveled through time to be present at the birth of Jesus.
My Penguin Osbert
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel · 35 pages
When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.