Tag: holidays

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 4: HOLLY JOLLY KITTY-CORN (Shannon Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham)

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Fans of the dynamic duo will be overjoyed by their latest and greatest picture book, a holiday tale that’s all about friendship and compromise. Both Kitty and Unicorn are excited to celebrate Christmas together, but they both have different traditions and ideas of how to properly put on a Yuletide. Filled with a sweet story … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 4: HOLLY JOLLY KITTY-CORN (Shannon Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham)

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingebread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller

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Happy Halloween Eve! We’ve got a perfect pick as we near the end of spooky season with this one, as it provides a delightful transition between Halloween and the winter holidays. Young Frank N. Stine is hoping to mix up a sweet treat, but his gingerbread mix is low. Easy fix, right? Just doctor it … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingebread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller

We All Celebrate! (Chitra Soundar & Jenny Bloomfield)

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Hello, friends! Our book today is We All Celebrate! by Chitra Soundar and Jenny Bloomfield, a fantastically fascinating round-the-world exploration of festivals, holidays, and celebrations. Every culture in the world has something in common: we all celebrate! For instance, there are many different ways that people celebrate the new year - and even different times … Continue reading We All Celebrate! (Chitra Soundar & Jenny Bloomfield)