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1) The gift of the Magi

Author

Henry, O., 1862-1910

Series

Classic Christmas Stories

Summary

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A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents.

2) The life and adventures of Santa Claus

Author

Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

Series

Audiobooks for Sleep

Summary

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A human foundling child, adopted by a wood-nymph and raised by the creatures who inhabit a magical forest, grows up to be the immortal Santa Claus.

3) Dino-Christmas

Author

Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-

Series

Dino-holidays

Summary

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The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Christmas activities, including decorating the town, holding a parade, and receiving gifts from Santa Claws.

4) The tailor of Gloucester

Author

Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943

Series

Original Peter Rabbit books volume 3
World of Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit volume 3
Peter Rabbit Library volume 3
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Summary

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When the tailor becomes sick and cannot finish the waistcoat for the Mayor, the mice finish it for him.

5) Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer

Author

May, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1905-1976

Summary

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Although the other reindeer laugh at him because of his bright red nose, Rudolph proves his worth when he is chosen to lead Santa Claus' sleigh on a foggy night.

6) Bear stays up for Christmas

Author

Wilson, Karma

Series

Bear

Summary

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Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.

7) How to catch an elf

Author

Wallace, Adam

Series

How to Catch

Summary

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A crafty elf shares all the ways children have tried and failed to catch him.

8) If you take a mouse to the movies

Author

Numeroff, Laura Joffe

Series

If you take...
Scholastic big books

Summary

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"Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree."--Amazon.com.

9) The lump of coal

Author

Snicket, Lemony

Summary

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A lump of coal that wants to be an artist, but would settle for making decorative marks on a piece of grilled meat, rolls out of a forgotten bag of charcoal one winter and takes a spin through town seeking a miracle.

10) A very Marley Christmas

Author

Grogan, John, 1957-

Series

Marley

Summary

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Marley the rambunctious puppy and his family prepare for Christmas, hoping very much for snow.

11) The gingerbread pirates

Author

Kladstrup, Kristin

Summary

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When Jim's gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, comes alive, the tasty treat prepares to battle Santa Claus, who likes to eat cookies on Christmas Eve.

12) Diary of a wimpy kid: The getaway

Author

Kinney, Jeff

Series

Diary of a wimpy kid (Series) volume 12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid volume 12

Summary

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Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation.

13) The Christmas miracle of Jonathan Toomey

Author

Wojciechowski, Susan

Summary

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The widow McDowell and her seven-year-old son Thomas ask the gruff Jonathan Toomey, the best wood-carver in the valley, to carve the figures for a Christmas creche. As full of wonder as Christmas itself, this is a story that will not long be forgotten, one that will be read and treasured for many Christmases to come. A woodcarver's broken and bitter heart warms to the spirit of the season, when he is approached by a widow who asks him to carve a new...

14) The Christmas pig

Author

Rowling, J. K

Summary

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"Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens -- DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life ... even toys. And Jack's newest toy -- the Christmas Pig (DP's replacement) -- has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best...

15) Construction site on Christmas night

Author

Rinker, Sherri Duskey

Series

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Summary

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It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them.

16) The best Christmas pageant ever

Author

Robinson, Barbara, 1927-2013

Series

The Herdmans
Herdmans volume 1

Summary

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"The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, and swear. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale--the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies--has a lot of people up in arms. And their wild antics cause havoc throughout the play's production....

17) The Christmas quiet book

Author

Underwood, Deborah

Summary

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Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listening for Santa's sleigh bells.