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Christmas Books

Letters from Father Christmas
Tolkien, J R R

For fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and lovers of Christmas holidays, Letters from Father Christmas is a gorgeous, full-color, festive gift featuring a wealth of letters and illustrations that Tolkien created for his children, appearing in a smaller, more reader-...

Item No. 9780358389880
$32.00
Maisy's Christmas Party
Cousins, Lucy


You've got mail! When Maisy invites her friends to a holiday party, she receives several pull-out gifts that she's happy to share with fans.

The holidays are coming, and Maisy's friends are thrilled to receive invitations to her party. It will be fun to play games, tell stories, sing...

Item No. 9781536208610
$14.99
Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story
Tucholke, April Genevieve
A heartwarming and whimsical story about the connection between humans and nature, and the magic of Christmas.

Merry has always wanted to go on a grand adventure, like the great Hero Owls from her favorite stories. But she is just a little owl. Little owls don't have adventures. Then...

Item No. 9781643752389
$18.99
Merry Christmas Little Elliot (Board Book)
Curato, Mike

Best friends Little Elliot and Mouse are back for another adventure--and this time, they're looking for Christmas spirit!

Little Elliot the elephant isn't quite sure what Christmas spirit is, but he suspects he doesn't have it. Not even a visit to Santa Claus can put Elliot in the...

Item No. 9781250209849
$7.99
Merry Christmas, Little Elliot - Autographed
Curato, Mike

Best friends Little Elliot and Mouse are back for another adventure--and this time, they're looking for Christmas spirit!

Little Elliot the elephant isn't quite sure what Christmas spirit is, but he suspects he doesn't have it. Not even a visit to Santa Claus can put Elliot in the...

Item No. 9781250185891
$17.99
Night Tree - Softcover
Bunting, Eve
By moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy and his family decorate their favorite tree with popcorn, apples, tangerines, and sunflower-seed balls as a gift for the animals of the woods. "Sure to become a Christmas favorite, this beautifully illustrated story of a family's unusual tradition...
Item No. 9780152001216
$7.99
One Foggy Christmas Eve
Wilson, Kerilynn

"A bright and shiny new Christmas book." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

On a foggy Christmas Eve, a young girl's imagination runs away with her--and leads her back to a cozy night with her family. Kerilynn Wilson's luminous, magical picture book debut...

Item No. 9780063315440
$18.99
Red and Green and Blue and White - To Be Autographed 9/1
Lee Wind and Paul O. Zelinsky

Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light.

It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days,...

Item No. 9781646140879
$17.99
Santa Calls
Joyce, William
The best of the old, the best of the new, the best that is yet to be-that's how the glittering city of Toyland, home of Santa and Mrs. Claus, is described to Art Atchinson Aimesworth, inventor, crime fighter, and all-around whiz kid, who, with his sister Esther and his pal Spaulding, journeys North...
Item No. 9780060211332
$17.99
Santa Claus World's #1 Toy Expert (Board Book)
Frazee, Marla
From celebrated picture book creator Marla Frazee, here is a playful glimpse into the life of Santa Claus, now in a board book edition.

How does Santa know how to match the exact right toy with the exact right kid every December?

He knows because he's the world's number-...

Item No. 9781328485427
$7.99
Santa's First Christmas
Barnett, Mac

Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas.

We all know that Santa makes everyone's dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get...

Item No. 9780593524978
$18.99
Silent Night - Autographed
Lin, Grace

Autographed for you by Grace Lin! Please leave any personalization requests in box below.


A joyfully illustrated board book by Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin, based on the popular Christmas carol!

This delightful holiday board book, based on the popular Christmas carol, makes the perfect Christmas gift! Bestselling and award-winning illustrator Grace Lin's interpretation of ...

Item No. 9780316496605
$7.99
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Sister Bear
Yolen, Jane

There was a young girl named Halva up in Finnmark who found a white bear cub alone in the woods...Halva takes the cub home, where they name her Sister Bear. Not only does Sister Bear hunt for the family and protect Halva, but she likes to dance while Halva plays the flute. Halva decides to show...

Item No. 9780761459583
$17.99
The Broken Ornament - Autographed
Diterlizzi, Tony
When a beloved ornament breaks, will it ruin the holidays or save them? New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi offers a brand-new Christmas story that is sure to be a holiday classic.

Jack wants this to be the best Christmas ever...

Item No. 9781416939764
$17.99
The Christmas Boot
Wheeler, Lisa
In the spirit of Christmas classics The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas comes a holiday tale about the magic of Santa, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney

Lonely Hannah is delighted to discover a warm black boot as she gathers...
Item No. 9780803741348
$17.99
Christmas Magic
Thompson, Lauren
Best-selling author, Lauren Thompson, and Best-selling Caldecott Honor Book artist Jon J Muth join forces to present a story that is filled with the magic, wonder, and love of Christmas.

Far, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his...
Item No. 9780439774970
$18.99
Jolly Christmas Postman
Ahlberg, Allan


The Jolly Postman rides again with more real letters, and presents, too, in his Christmas postbag.

This gorgeously illustrated, full-color classic celebrates a time before email with an interactive picture book full of real letters to read aloud. The Jolly Postman brings a batch of...
Item No. 9780316127158
$19.99
The Little Toymaker
Min, Cat
We all know about the guy in the red suit at the North Pole. But what if the world's toymaker was a little boy?

From the author and illustrator of Shy Willow comes the adorable little Toymaker, who makes wonderful toys... not for children, but for their grandparents and other older folk. (...

Item No. 9781646141807
$18.99
The Night Before Christmas
Moore, Clement

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic hardcover edition...

Item No. 9781604332377
$24.95
The Night Before Christmas Mini Hardcover
Clemens Clarke Moore & Lisbeth Zwerger

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .

 

Clement Clarke Moore’s timeless poem about Christmas...

Item No. 9789888240883
$9.99
Perfect Tree - To Be Autographed 12/10
Demas, Corinne
From award-winning creators--author Corinne Demas and illustrator Penelope Dullaghan--The Perfect Tree is a picture book holiday tale about how Bunny searches for and finds the perfect Christmas tree--a wonderful gift book.

Bunny is looking for the perfect Christmas tree. Her...

Item No. 9781951836429
$17.99
The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris

This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.

A young boy, lying...

Item No. 9780544580145
$21.99
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Board Book)
A dazzling rendition of the classic Christmas song by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor illustrator LeUyen Pham, sure to be a holiday family favorite for years to come.

Count the twelve days of Christmas as you dance through a magical holiday festival featuring people...

Item No. 9781524771119
$7.99
The Twelve Terrors of Christmas

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Edward Gorey's off-kilter depictions of Yuletide mayhem and John Updike's wryly jaundiced text examine a dozen Christmas traditions with a decidedly wheezy ho-ho-ho. This long out-of-print classic is the perfect stocking-stuffer for any bah humbug. 32 pages, smyth-sewn casebound book, with...

Item No. 9780764937101
$9.95
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
Carle, Eric
Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season. See...

Item No. 9780593521731
$9.99
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