FESTIVE READS: 7 Holiday Books for Kids

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TURKEYS IN DISGUISE

By Cynthia Platt

Illustrated by Josh Cleland

A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! 

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THE HUMBLE PIE

By Jory John

Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Meet the Humble Pie, a brand-new character in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald. This is the 8th picture book following The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, The Sour Grape, The Smart Cookie, and The Big Cheese! Image

THE BIG CHEESE PRESENTS: HAVE YOURSELF A CHEESY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

By Jory John

iIllustrated by Pete Oswald

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a deluxe paper-over-board Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. This book includes a tear sheet of 12 holiday cards and festive foil on the cover.

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THE ELF ON THE SHELF: HOW OLD IS SANTA CLAUS?

By Chanda A. Bell

IIllustrated by Agnese Innocente

In this 9×9 picture book, a determined Scout Elf must go on a holiday adventure through One True North to find the answer to a little girl’s curious question: How old is Santa Claus?

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THE ELF ON THE SHELF SANTAVERSE: THE RISE OF NICHOLAS NOBLE

By Chanda A. Bell

From HarperCollins and Chanda A. Bell, beloved creator and bestselling author of the iconic holiday brand The Elf on the Shelf, comes an original and enchanting middle grade novel. Fans old and new will be taken on an epic holiday adventure filled with elves, gnomes, ice trolls, and shape-shifting villains! Discover the marvelous origins of young Saint Nick and the magical creatures of One True North as they battle to save the Lumistella Stone and the spirit of Christmas from an ominous force whose sole purpose is to spread hate and fear. 

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THE POLAR EXPRESS: CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN DELUXE GIFT SET

By Chris Van Allsburg

A deluxe keepsake edition of the cherished, perennial classic The Polar Express features an illustrated countdown calendar, pop-out Christmas tree, and 24 ornaments with daily activities, all packaged in a durable slipcase for families to use for years to come.

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MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (Paperback)

By Valentine Davies

Now available in a new paperback edition, Miracle on 34th Street is the enduring Christmas classic about a Kris Kringle working at Macy’s—who might just be Santa Claus!

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