Holiday
books to help celebrate!
Dogs Do NOT Love Holiday Cards!
written by Caley Cantrell
illustrated by Sarah Berkheimer
The holidays are coming! It’s that time of year.
Time to send cards full of tidings and cheer.
We’ll need a family photo. Everyone gather ’round.
Now, wait just a minute, we’re missing the hound!
The family’s all ready to be in the shot,
except for the four-legged star…who is NOT.
The Santa Beacon
written by Graham Gardner
illustrated by Nancy LeBlanc
Can Santa find you this Christmas?
It's Ava's first Christmas away from home and she's excited to spend it with her Grandmart and Pop Pop and all her fun cousins. But how will Santa know where to find her? Ava knows her younger brothers will be sad if they wake up and there are no presents under the tree, so she sets out to save Christmas. Ava soon learns, though, that Santa has a way of finding every good little boy and girl, simply by following their hearts.
Kindle ebook available here ($5.99)
Matzo Balls and Christmas Trees
The holidays bring a special ache to those who have lost a loved one in December. The winter of 1974 rendered Randi Wolf Lauterbach a twenty-two-year-old orphan and changed her world forever. Thirty-seven years later, with the anniversaries of her parents’ deaths approaching, Randi’s mind was immersed in thoughts of her mother—thoughts clamoring to be recorded. A first-generation Jewish-American, Margaret Wolf possessed a sharp wit, a penchant for music and gambling, and a strong foothold in her cross-cultural community of family, friends, and neighbors. When she passed suddenly, the woman who had seemed larger than life became but a memory cradled in the hearts of those who knew her. But, oh, what memories she left! Framed with humor, nostalgia, and warmth, Matzo Balls and Christmas Trees paints a timeless portrait of familial love—a love that transcends life and death and is renewed with each passing season.
Edison the Christmas Elf and the Imperfect Perfect Toy
Edison the Christmas Elf dreams of making the perfect holiday toy.
written by Papa V
iIllustrated by Melissa Blue
Edison the Christmas Elf dreams of making the perfect holiday toy. He’s full of imaginative ideas, but they’re often disastrous! Every year Santa Claus waits for Edison to reveal his new idea, and every year Santa worries: just what enormous, tremendous, monstrous problem will Edison build next? Can the elf create the perfect toy, or will he destroy the workshop trying? Join Santa and find out!
Kindle ebook available here ($5.99)
iBook ebook available here ($5.99)
The Christmas Spider
written and illustrated by Beth W. Roberts
A Christmas long ago . . .
On the first Christmas morning, a sleepy spider awakes to a flurry of activity in the manger below. Coming down from the rafters, she sees the animals preparing the manger for some very special visitors. What can a tiny spider do on such an important day? Find out as she spins and twirls and weaves her way to becoming the one and only Christmas Spider! A special Christmas craft is included so that readers can make their own Christmas message.
Kindle ebook available here ($5.99)
Edison the Christmas Elf and the Imperfect Perfect Toy
written by Papa V
illustrated by Melissa Blue
Edison the Christmas Elf dreams of making the perfect holiday toy. He’s full of imaginative ideas, but they’re often disastrous! Every year Santa Claus waits for Edison to reveal his new idea, and every year Santa worries: just what enormous, tremendous, monstrous problem will Edison build next? Can the elf create the perfect toy, or will he destroy the workshop trying? Join Santa and find out!
Kindle ebook available here ($5.99)
iBook ebook available here ($5.99)
Bunny's Busy Day
written by Marilyn Seigle
illustrated by Maegan Penley
Easter traditions have always meant a lot to children—and children at heart. This enchanting story of an Easter morning will continue to add to that tradition.
Remember This
During this season of giving, love, and cheer, remember the reason for this special time of year.
written by Jenny Oates Riggs
illustrated by Dennis Auth
Remember this...
When the clouds open for winter's first snowflake,
When children with new toys run off to play,
When the table is set and the cookies are baked,
Remember that Jesus was born on this day.
During this season of giving, love, and cheer, remember the reason for this special time of year.
Everyone loves the festive trappings and traditions of Christmas, but the holiday’s Christian elements can sometimes become lost amid the celebration. "Remember This" encourages children to look for Jesus’ example and teachings in the traditions and joyful moments of the holiday season.
Santa’s Sick of Cookies: An Eastern Shore Christmas Tale
written by Karen Young Foley
illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Santa flies South from a Pole far away
as Eastern Shore young'ns keep watch for his sleigh . . .
Surely even old Saint Nick gets sick of cookies on Christmas Eve! A little boy from the Eastern Shore of Virginia is determined to give Santa some variety in his Yuletide snacks . . . But how?
PRAISE FOR SANTA'S SICK OF COOKIES:
“A creative twist on a timeless tradition that gives children everywhere a taste of Eastern Shore life . . . a must-read for Santa’s list.”
~ Jimmy Kelley, aquaculturist, Willis Wharf, VA
“My kindergarten students will be delighted by this imaginative holiday tale that captures many iconic landmarks and traditions unique to their lives on the Eastern Shore.”
~ Susanne Spady, National Board Certified Teacher, Kiptopeke Elementary School, Cape Charles, VA
“Children will learn to love and appreciate the wonderful bounty of our local waters in this enchanting Christmas book.”
~ Sally Dickinson, Education Director, Barrier Islands Center, Machipongo, VA
Santa’s Sleigh Is Stuck: A Hog Island Christmas Tale
ON SALE 12/3/2020!
written by Karen Young Foley
illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Dreaming about clams and oysters to shuck,
Santa parks beachside and gets his sleigh stuck.
Santa’s sleigh is stuck in the sand on Christmas Eve! As St. Nick and the reindeer cook up a plan to get off Hog Island, teamwork takes a surprising turn. Will they lift off in time to deliver all those toys?
The Perfect Pointe
ON SALE 11/19/2020!
written by Victoria Coniglio
illustrated by Lintang Pandu Pratiwi
Poppy loves ballet, and her dad loves to see her dance. When Poppy finds out her class will be performing the Nutcracker, she works harder than ever to get the role of Clara. But Poppy's dad is in the US Army and away on deployment. If Poppy gets the part, will he even be able to attend the performance? Day after day, Poppy rehearses her perfect pointe.
McKinley and the Present Pixies
ON SALE 12/10/2020!!!
written by Dirk and Debbie Kagerbauer
illustrated by Kelly Lane
It’s finally Christmas Day, and McKinley can’t wait to open his presents. In fact, he’s so excited that he doesn’t care about anything else. He wants to open his presents NOW!
That’s when Papa Dirk tells McKinley about the Present Pixies, Santa’s magical helpers who make sure you’re good even after Santa leaves your gifts under the tree. If you’re not good on Christmas Day, they make your gifts just go away!
Can the Present Pixies help McKinley remember to be good? Will McKinley save his presents and his family's Christmas?