Wednesday, November 28, 2007

New Christmas Books

Angela and the Baby Jesus - Frank McCourt, illustrated by Loren Long
Six year-old Angela of Limerick, Ireland, worries for the Baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church near School House Lane where she lives and on the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help.


Angela and the Baby Jesus - Frank McCourt, illustrated by Raul Colon
Six year-old Angela of Limerick, Ireland, worries for the Baby
Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph's Church near School House Lane where she lives and on the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help.

Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve - Janet Morgan Stoeke
Minerva Louise follows a farmer in a red hat from a snowy rooftop, down a "well," and into the house with the red curtains, where she finds a tree decorated with sparkling eggs.

Little Rabbit's Christmas - Harry Horse When the Christmas Rabbit makes his wish come true and brings him the beautiful red sled from the store window, Little Rabbit wants it all to himself until he learns that even the best gift is better when shared.

The Night Before Christmas - Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat Die-cut pages and a pop-up illustration enhance the classic children's poem about the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll - Patricia C. McKissack Nella asks Santa for a Baby Betty doll, but she lives during the Depression. When her wish comes true, she must learn to share.

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