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Holiday novelty books to brighten a child's day
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Christmas with Teddy Bear by Jacqueline McQuade is a board book that can be read on two levels. Phrases like "Looking in Christmas Windows" and "Making Christmas Cards" can be shared with infants and young toddlers. The short, more descriptive paragraphs on each page are perfect for older toddlers.
Older toddlers will also enjoy The Funny Red Christmas Stocking, a lift-the-flap story by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Laura Rader. Papa Penguin can't seem to hang Little Penguin's stocking, until he discovers the problem -- Little Penguin is hiding inside! Children will enjoy counting down with Cyndy Szekeres's A Very Merry Mouse Country Christmas: An Advent Calendar, filled with "24 thoughts that make the holidays special." Delightful is the word for Dear Santa: The Best-Ever, Busiest Christmas Fun Book!, a sort of Advent calendar in book form. Inside 24 large envelopes are letters from Santa to children around the world, stickers and decorations, puzzles and games, and more. In addition, each page contains a theme (such as "Let It Snow" or "O Christmas Tree") accompanied by craft projects, historical tidbits, stories, poems, and more puzzles and crafts. It's a super way to keep kids busy while they're waiting for the big day.
Christmas with Teddy Bear
The Funny Red Christmas Stocking
An Advent Calendar By Cyndy Szekeres Scholastic, $7.95 Ages 2-6 ISBN 0590383620
The Best-Ever, Busiest Christmas Fun Book! Dutton, $16.99 Ages 4-up ISBN 0525460241
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