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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorThe 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.
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · 32 pages
During the Bears' search for a Christmas tree they are reminded of what Christmas is really about.
Babar 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.
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.
Christmas Wombat
Jackie French
"Christmas from a wombat's point of view, including competition for the carrots children have left out for Santa's reindeer, and guess who gets stuck in the chimney?"--
Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!
Doreen Cronin · 40 pages
As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa--but he gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
Karma Wilson · 40 pages
Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.
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.
The Christmas Quiet Book
Deborah Underwood · 32 pages
Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.
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.
Morris's Disappearing Bag
Rosemary Wells · 40 pages
Everyone in Morris's family is pleased with their Christmas present but Morris.
The Mousehole Cat
Antonia Barber · 32 pages
When the Great Storm-Cat threatens the small English village of Mousehole, only an old fisherman's cat can soothe its fierceness during a dangerous sea venture.
Paddington Goes To Town
Michael Bond · 128 pages
Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he plan for Mr. Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things and more just happen when Paddington goes to town.
Winter According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
It’s the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays! The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing,
One Snowy Night
M. Christina Butler · 32 pages
Awakened from hibernation when an ill-fitting, gift-wrapped red wool cap falls nearby, Little Hedgehog passes along the present to Rabbit, but somehow ends up with it again by the end of the day.
Margret And H.A. Rey's Merry Christmas, Curious George
Margret Rey, H.A. Rey, Catherine Hapka · 32 pages
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.
Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad
Mercer Mayer
Trying to be good for Christmas without bungling everything up is difficult.
Too Many Tamales
Gary Soto · 32 pages
Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.
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?