Picture Books
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Hap-Pea Holidays by Keith Baker
Hap-Pea Holidays
by Keith Baker

The holidays are here, and that means plenty of gifts to give and joy to share for the peas.
Bluey's Night Before Christmas by Lauren Holowaty
Bluey's Night Before Christmas
by Lauren Holowaty

Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with Bluey and the Heeler family in this picture book that's perfect for fans of the hit animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! 'Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome. It's Christmas Eve, and Bluey and Bingo are sleeping in their beds when they're suddenly woken up by a noise outside. Who could it be? Read along to find out in this Heeler retelling of the classic Christmas tale!
Christmas Together with Polar Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle
Christmas Together with Polar Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle)
by Eric Carle

It's a Beary Merry Christmas with the World of Eric Carle!
The Everything Trail by Meg Fleming
The Everything Trail
by Meg Fleming

Follows a group of young explorers through the forest as they discover everything nature has to offer.
Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
Aggie and the Ghost
by Matthew Forsythe

A LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 This might be a perfect picture book. --Quill & Quire (starred review) A solitary child and her rule-breaking ghost roommate learn the value of compromise in this cheeky picture book. --Shelf Awareness (starred review) A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a subtle, sweet (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe. Aggie is very excited to live on her own--until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can't be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food. But the ghost doesn't like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe--winner gets the house.
Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn: A Picture Book by Shannon Hale
Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn: A Picture Book
by Shannon Hale

During their first Christmas together, best friends Kitty and Unicorn are excited to do all their favorite festive activities, until they both realize that they have different favorites.
The Christmas Train by Mike Lucas
The Christmas Train
by Mike Lucas

The night before Christmas is here once again. The North Pole is waiting, let's climb on the train.The Christmas Train follows the journey of a brother and sister as they journey towards Santa's home in the North Pole. As they travel, they experience all of the magic Christmas has to offer, from candy cane trees to gingerbread houses and everything in between!
Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho by William Boniface
Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho
by William Boniface

In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the crew of beloved Chicka Chicka letters get their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree.
Brave Old Blue by Colleen Muske
Brave Old Blue
by Colleen Muske

Alone, unsure, and trying to be brave, Old Blue arrives at a horse rescue farm. But what will happen here? As it turns out, soft voices and tender hands welcome the old horse. And there is a young girl, Bobby, who is eager to show Old Blue around. With the big blue sky high above rolling green hills and horses galloping through the pastures, Old Blue takes it all in. It's not easy letting down one's guard, though, as past fears are never far from the old horse's thoughts. Has Old Blue found his forever home?
Turkeys in Disguise by Cynthia Platt
Turkeys in Disguise
by Cynthia Platt

It's Thanksgiving Day and Farmer Byrd's Turkey & Vegetable Farm is expecting business, but a surprisingly empty pen has the farmer declaring, No turkeys for sale! Follow along as a group of kids get crafty and decide to save some turkeys by coming up with a cornucopia of creative and silly disguises for their feathered friends.
Lost and Found Hanukkah by Joy Preble
Lost and Found Hanukkah
by Joy Preble

As Hanukkah approaches, Nate is upset about losing his beloved menorah after his family's move, but when the local shop's cat, Kugel, goes missing, he discovers that, just like the Hanukkah story, everything can be set right again.
The Gift of Words (a Holiday Picture Book) by Peter H. Reynolds
The Gift of Words (a Holiday Picture Book)
by Peter H. Reynolds

When positive words prove hard to come by in his bustling town, Jerome shares holiday wishes with his community by stringing joyful words on a tree.
Dasher and the Polar Bear by Matt Tavares
Dasher and the Polar Bear
by Matt Tavares

One bright night just before Christmas, Dasher the reindeer is out admiring the stunning colors of the northern lights when she meets George, a sweet polar bear. Astounded to see that Dasher can fly, George confides that he has dreamed of soaring through the sky himself. Dasher would like nothing more than to bestow some Christmas magic on her new friend, but their flying lesson turns out to be a disappointing failure. Even Dasher, an intrepid reindeer in the habit of giving-not giving up-begins to wonder if anyone can make George's dream take flight. In this sparkling new Christmas story, Matt Tavares, New York Times best-selling author of Dasher and its sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas, is back to remind us that sometimes the best gift we can receive is simply to bear witness to wonder-and that not all presents fit inside Santa's bag.

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