Stick Man by Julia Donaldson illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Early one spring morning Stick Man is carried away from his family tree by a passing dog. He has one narrow escape after another trying to find his way home and ends up in a fireplace. All seems lost until her meets a Stuck Man in the chimney, and his luck finally changes. I loved the sly humor in the illustrations, and hope there will be more adventures about the endearing Stick Man and his family. - Ellen
The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson illustrated by Jon J. Muth
Santa's house sits alone in a vast, snowy landscape under an endless night sky. As the magic draws closer, he calls the deer, buffs the sleigh, and polishes the bells. With a cundle of gifts, he waits quietly for the magic of the night to fill his heart and carry him off on a journey through the stars. Gentle prose and thriling illustrations will bring goose bumps to the readers of this timeless tale. - Ellen
Raiders' Ransom by Emily Diamand
Ages 9-12
In a futuristic England mostly submerged by water, people have long forgotten the power of technology, except for a dangerous few to whom it is worth any ransom - even the Prime Minister's daughter. Winner of the Chicken House/London Times Children's Fiction Competition, this tale has a swift-moving plot that will surprise readers over and over again. - Ellen
This lacing card kit includes five silly lacing cards, five brightly-colored laces, and several activities. The lacing cards help children develop fine motor skills, learn to count, and improve hand-eye co-ordination. The front of the lace cards outlines favorite Grinch characters and the back of each card has a numbers and shapes lacing activity. The set includes a workbook with several brain stimulating activities such as a maze, search-and-find page, and a word scramble that are sure to please. - Angie
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
by Jane O'Connor Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
There is nothing Fancy Nancy loves more than Christmas. Decorating the Christmas tree with family heirlooms, wrapping presents with pretty paper, the aroma of delectable Christmas cookies with sprinkles, and all that tinsel! Ooh la la! Nancy has used her birthday money from last summer to buy a spinning, flashing, and color-changing tree topper. However, after things take a turn for the worse, a devastated Fancy Nancy learns a lesson in improvising that will help her Christmas day to turn out as splendiferous as ever. - Angie
How to Talk to Santa
By Alec Greven Illustrations by Kei Acedera
Tyrannoclaus
By Janet Lawler Pictures by John Shroades
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