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This sweet book will bring back fond memories of snow days past for parents.

As the Peanuts gang gets ready for the holiday, Charlie finds himself questioning the true meaning of Christmas.

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This story is perfect for longtime fans of Peanuts and new readers alike.

How will he ever find his way back home?

This quirky picture book is a heartwarming tale about home.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney

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On each page they’ll discover new characters and colors.

Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?

But on a particularly overcast night, he has the opportunity to shine and save Christmas for everyone.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh

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Written by esteemed prop designer Annie Atkins, this interactive book will be loved by kids throughout the holidays.

This fun rhyming story follows a mischievous gingerbread man and his silly antics around the holidays.

With gorgeous artwork and lovable characters, this is the perfect book to pick up for your little ones.

Olive the Other Reindeer

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With beautiful illustrations and nostalgic traditions, this story is an easy and enjoyable read for all.

A World of Cookies for Santa, by M.E.

You’ll jet from country to country and learn about different dessertsthere are even recipes in the back!

The Gift of the Magi

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This story is as fun as it is educational, and a perfect pick for your holiday bookshelf.

The shiny foil on the cover is sure to draw in any kid this holiday.

What You Need to Be Warm

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Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree

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Amelia Bedelia Wraps It Up

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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

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Christmas in the Big Woods

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Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La Christmas book

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If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

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Merry Christmas, Strega Nona, by Tomie dePaola

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats

Penguin Random House

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Deluxe Edition, by Charles M. Schulz and Vicki Scott

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The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein

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Bear Stays Up for Christmas, by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman

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Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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A Christmas Carol, by Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver

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The Christmas Quiet Book, by Deborah Underwood and Renata Liwska

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Gruffalo’s Child, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Penguin Random House

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, by Dr. Seuss

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Olivia Helps with Christmas, by Ian Falconer

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The Night Before Christmas, by Charles Santore

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Christmas books for kids - Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, by Mercer Mayer

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The Twelve Days of Christmas, by Laurel Long

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The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg

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Snowmen at Christmas, by Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner

Penguin Random House

Christmas books for kids - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, by Robert L. May

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The Girl Who Saved Christmas, by Matt Haig

Canongate

Letters from the North Pole Kids Book by Annie Atkins

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Gingerbread Fred by Jellycat

Bear Stays Up For Christmas

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Pick a Pine Tree

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A World of Cookies for Santa book

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ABCs of Kindness at Christmas book

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