Product Type: Books
Age: Preschoolers
Categories: Holiday Books
2002 Award
(by Arthur Geisert, Houghton Mifflin $16 Score:
) Jambo and Marva and their family of pigs run a small tree nursery where they specialize in turkey topiaries and pumpkins. But one autumn the turkey trees keep vanishing! A small mystery with marvelous seasonal art and a happy ending. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
2002 Award
(by Odds Bodkin/illus. by Terry Widener, Harcourt $16 Score:
) When fire destroys their home, the only treasures an immigrant family have left are sparkling glass ornaments that Papa is forced to sell. But does that mean their tree will be bare? Not in a season of miracles! Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
2002 Award
(by Jan Brett, Penguin $50 Score:
) Seven of Brett's well loved picture books are in this giant-sized treasure. The Mitten; The Hat; Wild Christmas Reindeer; Twelve Days of Christmas; Trouble with Trolls; Night Before Christmas and Christmas Trolls are all here in one volume. Visit janbrett.com to download some of her art, too! Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
2002 Award
(by Michael Garland, Penguin $15.99 Score:
) A new boy has moved in next door and he is shy. But, thanks to the magic of a "snow lady" named Katrina, Emily and her new neighbor, Will, are bound to become friends! Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
2002 Award
(by Stephen Krensky/illus. by S.D. Schindler, Simon & Schuster $15 Score:
) Muckle, one of Santa's elves, believes that his new high-tech machine, the Deliverator, can do a better job than Santa. Of course, the tale ends in a reassuring message that new isn't always better. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2002.
(by Bill Martin Jr. & Michael Sampson/ illus. by Pa, Simon & Schuster $14.95 Score:
) Though not a scary holiday book, this starts out like a counting word play book with a little trick or treater collecting goodies as he visits each floor in his building. But on the tenth floor there's Merlin who casts a spell and seemingly spoils the ride down. Happily, Daddy's hug at the first floor undoes the spell and all ends well. But we think preschoolers won't get this- maybe not 1st or 2nd graders, either. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: .
2004 Award
(by Kevin Henkes, HarperCollins $6.99 Score:
) Julius is waiting for his friends to come to his Halloween party. Well, maybe not waiting exactly. He’s admiring the cupcakes and counting the candy corn on each. Oh-oh he’s done more than count that candy corn! After you share this a few times, have your little one tell you the story from the pictures. 21?2–5.
Age: Toddlers,Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(Julie Markes/illus. by Doris Barrette, HarperCollins $12.99 Score:
) With a warm autumnal feel, Markes chronicles all the things a brother and sister are thankful for in this retro-feeling ode to a traditional family at Thanksgiving. 4 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2005 Award
(Karma Wilson/illus. by Jane Chapman, McElderry Books $16.95 Score:
) All of bear's friends are desperate to share Christmas with their friend so they spend the days and nights keeping the bear awake. There's even a visit from Santa Claus. A charming new Christmas story with joyful illustrations. 3–7. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
2005 Award
(J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie/illus. by Steven K, HarperCollins $16.99 Score:
) Kellogg creates a joyous and bustling celebration as the town gets ready for Santa. He brings the 1934 classic song to life, capturing the excitement of the season. 3 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
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