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Holiday Book Countdown, Day 15: MERRY MITTENS: A MOONTIME CATS CHRISTMAS STORY (Jordan Morris, illus. by Charlie Mylie)

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During “moontime” (aka nighttime), feline brothers Carl, Biscuit, and Peewee are delighted to find that their neighborhood is glowing a little brighter than usual this time of year. The troublesome trio uses the lights of holiday decorations to guide their playful mischief-making, from frolicking in the snow to tracking down some purloined presents. But there’s … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 15: MERRY MITTENS: A MOONTIME CATS CHRISTMAS STORY (Jordan Morris, illus. by Charlie Mylie)

Holiday Book Countdown, Day 12: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION (Candice Bradley)

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In this heartwarming reimagining of Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, a young girl wakes up on Christmas Eve to a mysterious sound. Venturing downstairs, the child spies Santa Claus himself leaving presents for the girl’s family, and in the main departure from Moore’s version, the brown-skinned child marvels that Santa looks “just like me.” Bradley … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 12: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION (Candice Bradley)

Holiday Books Countdown, Day 11: IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR… CHRISTMAS! (Maisha Oso, illus. by Tom Knight)

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Following up on the delightful first entry in this new series, It's Almost Time For... Halloween!, Oso and Lnight invited readers to meet another cheerful child and their trusty plushy companion (last time it was a bear, this time a bunny). Bouncy rhyming text and vibrant illustrations lead readers through the child’s instructions on how … Continue reading Holiday Books Countdown, Day 11: IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR… CHRISTMAS! (Maisha Oso, illus. by Tom Knight)