Eloise Decorates for Christmas
By Kay Thompson
J READER
It’s holiday time at the Plaza Hotel! Six-year-old Eloise is super excited to decorate for the season, and wants to make the Christmas tree extra special this year. Will she be the one to place the star atop the tree? Join Eloise along with her dog, Weenie, as they celebrate the season with ornaments, lights, and the biggest Christmas tree ever!
This book is a great holiday pick for children who are just beginning to be able to read on their own. While some children may still need help reading from an adult, most young readers will find the larger font and short, simple sentences on each page very manageable. This story is also full of humor, cute characters, and colorful illustrations that will keep readers wanting to turn the pages! If you like this book, be sure to check out the many others in the classic Eloise series!
By Kay Thompson
J READER
It’s holiday time at the Plaza Hotel! Six-year-old Eloise is super excited to decorate for the season, and wants to make the Christmas tree extra special this year. Will she be the one to place the star atop the tree? Join Eloise along with her dog, Weenie, as they celebrate the season with ornaments, lights, and the biggest Christmas tree ever!
This book is a great holiday pick for children who are just beginning to be able to read on their own. While some children may still need help reading from an adult, most young readers will find the larger font and short, simple sentences on each page very manageable. This story is also full of humor, cute characters, and colorful illustrations that will keep readers wanting to turn the pages! If you like this book, be sure to check out the many others in the classic Eloise series!
December Dog
[Calendar Mysteries series]
By Ron Roy
J FICTION
In the twelfth book of the Calendar Mysteries, an early chapter-book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries series detectives, Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy find a lost puppy on Christmas Eve. The poor dog was meant to be a present for someone. It has a ribbon with a tag around its neck, but the tag is ripped. Can the kids find out who bought the puppy or who was supposed to receive it? Join the Mystery Detectives team and read along to solve the mystery!
Young mystery fans will love this book, and especially this series by Ron Roy. Each book has short chapters and simple vocabulary that is perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. Some children who are more independent readers will be able to read this on their own, or even read it along with an adult to enjoy the story together. With a holiday theme and a cute dog as the star, this book will definitely get little detectives excited about reading.
[Calendar Mysteries series]
By Ron Roy
J FICTION
In the twelfth book of the Calendar Mysteries, an early chapter-book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries series detectives, Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy find a lost puppy on Christmas Eve. The poor dog was meant to be a present for someone. It has a ribbon with a tag around its neck, but the tag is ripped. Can the kids find out who bought the puppy or who was supposed to receive it? Join the Mystery Detectives team and read along to solve the mystery!
Young mystery fans will love this book, and especially this series by Ron Roy. Each book has short chapters and simple vocabulary that is perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. Some children who are more independent readers will be able to read this on their own, or even read it along with an adult to enjoy the story together. With a holiday theme and a cute dog as the star, this book will definitely get little detectives excited about reading.
Miracle on 133rd Street
By Sonia Manzano
J PICTURE
It’s Christmas Eve and Mami has bought a delicious roast for a Christmas feast. But, oh no! It’s too big to fit in the oven! Jose and Papa need to find an oven big enough to cook Mami’s roast. As they walk from door to door through their apartment building, no one seems to be in the Christmas spirit. They then head down the street to find someone willing to help, and only when they do, the magical scent of dinner begins to spread, and holiday cheer manifests in ways most unexpected!
Sonia Manzano from Sesame Street and two-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Marjorie Priceman have cooked up a Christmas tale about how the simplest things—like the tantalizing smell of Christmas dinner and the sharing of it—can become a holiday miracle. With colorful, whimsical illustrations and a hopeful story, this picture book is a wonderful one to share with young readers. The urban and multicultural setting also gives children a glimpse into what life is like for other children who may have a different ethnic and environmental background than them.
By Sonia Manzano
J PICTURE
It’s Christmas Eve and Mami has bought a delicious roast for a Christmas feast. But, oh no! It’s too big to fit in the oven! Jose and Papa need to find an oven big enough to cook Mami’s roast. As they walk from door to door through their apartment building, no one seems to be in the Christmas spirit. They then head down the street to find someone willing to help, and only when they do, the magical scent of dinner begins to spread, and holiday cheer manifests in ways most unexpected!
Sonia Manzano from Sesame Street and two-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Marjorie Priceman have cooked up a Christmas tale about how the simplest things—like the tantalizing smell of Christmas dinner and the sharing of it—can become a holiday miracle. With colorful, whimsical illustrations and a hopeful story, this picture book is a wonderful one to share with young readers. The urban and multicultural setting also gives children a glimpse into what life is like for other children who may have a different ethnic and environmental background than them.
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah:
With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels
By Deborah Heiligman
J NON-FICTION [J 296.435 HEILIGMAN]
With dazzling images and engaging text, this books helps children learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.
Typically, you may think books about holidays would be boring and bland. But, leave it to National Geographic to take a “boring” topic and actually make it fun! Each page of this book has vivid, color photographs, of both children and adults celebrating Hanukkah and the traditions that make up this special time of year. This book takes readers all around the world to countries such as Israel, India, Peru, and the U.S, to see how the holiday is observed there. If you enjoy this book, or want to learn more about other holidays around the world, be sure to check out the other titles in this Holidays Around the World series!
With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels
By Deborah Heiligman
J NON-FICTION [J 296.435 HEILIGMAN]
With dazzling images and engaging text, this books helps children learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.
Typically, you may think books about holidays would be boring and bland. But, leave it to National Geographic to take a “boring” topic and actually make it fun! Each page of this book has vivid, color photographs, of both children and adults celebrating Hanukkah and the traditions that make up this special time of year. This book takes readers all around the world to countries such as Israel, India, Peru, and the U.S, to see how the holiday is observed there. If you enjoy this book, or want to learn more about other holidays around the world, be sure to check out the other titles in this Holidays Around the World series!
The Berenstain Bears' Holiday Cookbook:
Cub-Friendly Cooking With an Adult
By Mike Berenstain
J NON-FICTION [J 641.5 BERENSTAIN]
Are you a Berenstain Bears fan? Do you love to cook or try out new foods? If so, then this book is definitely for you! Be part of the fun and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they cook up holiday favorites and some unique eats for friends and family. Filled with traditional holiday favorites like Frosted Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Apple Cider Punch, Cranberry Stuffing, and some unique and fun recipes like Papa Bear’s Paw-Licking Good Chicken Wings, this kid-friendly cookbook will help you have the most wonderful year of eating ever!
Young cooks and their adult assistants will enjoy this new cookbook as it not only is a great book to help improve reading skills, but it also will help children become more comfortable and knowledgeable cooks! While this book is intended for use with an adult, children will definitely benefit from becoming more familiar with reading recipes, using measurements, kitchen safety, and following directions. Plus, young cooks and their special grown-ups will be making some delicious food, as well!
Cub-Friendly Cooking With an Adult
By Mike Berenstain
J NON-FICTION [J 641.5 BERENSTAIN]
Are you a Berenstain Bears fan? Do you love to cook or try out new foods? If so, then this book is definitely for you! Be part of the fun and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they cook up holiday favorites and some unique eats for friends and family. Filled with traditional holiday favorites like Frosted Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Apple Cider Punch, Cranberry Stuffing, and some unique and fun recipes like Papa Bear’s Paw-Licking Good Chicken Wings, this kid-friendly cookbook will help you have the most wonderful year of eating ever!
Young cooks and their adult assistants will enjoy this new cookbook as it not only is a great book to help improve reading skills, but it also will help children become more comfortable and knowledgeable cooks! While this book is intended for use with an adult, children will definitely benefit from becoming more familiar with reading recipes, using measurements, kitchen safety, and following directions. Plus, young cooks and their special grown-ups will be making some delicious food, as well!
Grab a grown-up and try some "Cozy Hot Cocoa" this holiday season!
This is just one of many delicious recipes found inside the book!
This is just one of many delicious recipes found inside the book!
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