Product Type: Books
Age: Early Elementary School Years
Categories: Holiday Books
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
(Debby Atwell, Houghton Mifflin $15 Score:
) When an old couple's Thanksgiving dinner is burned by accident, little did they think it would turn into the best Thanksgiving. Quite by chance they go to a restaurant run by an immigrant family. Though they are closed, the grandmother of the family insists on making a place for them both. 4–8. For older readers, see Molly's Pilgrim (by Barbara Cohen, Lothrop $3.99). Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2005.
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
(Alan Snow, Atheneum $15.95 Score:
) Snow's illustrations are deliciously detailed, showing the underground workshop and staff at the North Pole. The CIA, Christmas Intelligence Agency, keeps him posted on who's been bad or good. The only drawback is that the level of detail will be lost on younger true believers. 6 & up. Age: 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.
2005 Award
(Lisa Wheeler/illus. by Brian Floca, Atheneum $15.95 Score:
) A jolly romp as Octavia the reindeer extols the virtues of her seven uncles. A bouncing rhyme with lots of counting mixed in, they all join in once a year to help pull Santa's sleigh. No Rudolph in this version! 4 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
2005 Award
(Linda Glaser/illus. by Nancy Cote, Albert Whitman $15.95 Score:
) Even though it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's mother says they will not make latkes until next week when their relatives come for dinner. Rachel visits her elderly neighbor Mrs. Greenberg and convinces her that they should make latkes. A mess ensues, but Rachel's parents step in and everyone has a special night. 4 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
2006 Award
(by Marla Frazee, Harcourt $16 Score:
) Here at the Toy Portfolio we understand just what it is that Santa goes through in finding just the right toy for just the right child. We do it the year ’round. So our hat’s off to the busy old fellow. We relate to his post-its and like his wardrobe, too. He often consults us, you know.
Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2006. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
(retold by Sandra Ann Horn/illus. by Sophie Fatus, Barefoot Books $16.95 Score:
) Babushka is so busy cleaning that she almost misses the amazing events that are happening when an angel comes to her yard, a star appears in the sky and three wise men come to her door. Unlike the Italian Christmas Witch, Babushka finds her way to Bethlehem, learning much along the way! 4-8. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2003.
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