The Little Owl & The Big Tree: A Christmas Story (Jonah Winter & Jeanette Winter)

Hello friends! Our book today is The Little Owl & The Big Tree: A Christmas Story by Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter, the true tale of a little owl and a big adventure. Once upon a time, there was a little owl - a northern saw-whet owl, to be exact - living in a small … Continue reading The Little Owl & The Big Tree: A Christmas Story (Jonah Winter & Jeanette Winter)

Paperscapes: The Nutcracker (Lauren Holowaty & Margarida Esteves)

Hello, friends! Our book today is Paperscapes: The Nutcracker, retold by Lauren Holowaty and illustrated by Margarida Esteves, an early-reader version of the classic Christmas tale with an interactive spin. A new retelling of the beloved ballet adaptation, this edition follows the familiar tale of Clara and the Nutcracker, their journey to the Land of … Continue reading Paperscapes: The Nutcracker (Lauren Holowaty & Margarida Esteves)

A Christmas Too Big (Colleen Madden)

Hello, friends! Our book today is A Christmas Too Big by Colleen Madden, a heartwarming look at what makes the holidays special. The day after Thanksgiving, Kerry’s family goes into mega-Christmas-mode. Dad is obsessed with lights, Mom turns into a Christmas song jukebox, grandma becomes a cookie-baking tornado, and her little brother hides elves in … Continue reading A Christmas Too Big (Colleen Madden)

If Animals Celebrated Christmas (Ann Whitford Paul)

Hello, friends! We’re finishing up our slightly belated Christmas reviews today with the sweet board book version of If Animals Celebrated Christmas, written by Ann Whitford Paul and illustrated by David Walker. This holiday-themed addition to the author-illustrator pair’s popular series begins with the Koala family, with the youngest of the bunch counting down the … Continue reading If Animals Celebrated Christmas (Ann Whitford Paul)