Fans of the plucky little critter from the original Cupig will be delighted by her return to the holidays! This time, the cherubic porcine is on a mission to save Christmas when Santa comes down with a cold. However, delivering presents proves to be a tricky task, and Cupig may need to learn not to … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 20: CUPIG SAVES CHRISTMAS (Claire Tattersfield, illus. by Rob Sayegh, Jr.)
Closing out a year of holiday-themed entries into Baker’s mega-popular Peas series, this adorable picture book sees the tiny green veggies celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Eve the only way they know how: in a big way! Amid wrapping the presents, trimming the tree, and enjoying a snow day, jolly rhymes keep the tone light. … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 19: HAP-PEA HOLIDAYS (Keith Baker)
Small town Christmases truly are something special: the sense of community, the gatherings, and the cozy festivities are something that can’t be replicated in larger settings. This sweet picture book details some of these delightful offerings, from skating ponds to fresh-baked gingerbread and more. It should be noted that this book is inspired by Alexander’s … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 18: THE MAGIC OF A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS (Megan Alexander, illus. by Hiroe Nakata)
Can’t go wrong with a Christmas classic! Adapted from the lyrics of Pierpont’s classic Christmas carol, this version uses rich original illustrations by Caparo to follow two elves competing in a sleigh ride dash through the North Pole as their boss readies for the biggest night of the year. Filled with animal cameos and, of … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 17: JINGLE BELLS (James Lord Pierpont, illus. by Antonio Javier Caparo)
School’s out in a few days, and the winter festivities are reaching their crescendo, so what better way to spend quality time with little ones than a little holiday baking? My husband is an avid baker and swears by King Arthur Baking Co. flours, so we were really excited to get a copy of the … Continue reading SWEET & SALTY!: KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY’S COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG BAKERS (Jessica Battilana w/ Yekaterina Boytsova, photographed by Rick Holbrook, illus. by Jordan Sondler)
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