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Our 2023 Christmas Book Picks are Cozy, Sweet, and Holiday-riffic!

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Christmas time has arrived! We've refreshed our picks for 2023 and are excited to present these favorites of the season that you'll enjoy with your little ones! For ease in ordering, affiliate links are included for each recommendation. Grab a blanket and a cup of cocoa, cuddle up, scooch in, and enjoy! 

Winter Things
A board book celebration of winter, starring Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat!
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The Little Reindeer

When a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl’s dreams come true when she meets a lost reindeer in the forest. They set off on a magical adventure and it becomes a Christmas never to forget.
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas
Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
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Miracle on 34th Street
Experience the magic of Valentine Davies' 70-year-old classic Christmas story in a new recordable format! For a little girl named Susan Walker, Christmas could be any other day. She doesn't believe in Santa Claus or magic or miracles of any kind. But when she meets Kris Kringle and tells him what Christmas gifts she most wishes for, Susan finds herself hoping that maybe, just maybe, he is the real thing. 
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The Polar Express

A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .
Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
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It's Christmas Everywhere
A global celebration of Christmas, this unique tree-shaped carousel-format novelty board book can be opened and folded back to create a free-standing Christmas tree using its integrated magnetic closure
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Christmas in the Manger
The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.
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Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la!
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A Very Merry Christmas Prayer
This bestselling Christmas poem celebrates the joys of the holidays with a thankful heart, especially the gift of baby Jesus. Woodland animals are grateful for holiday blessings, from decorating, baking, and caroling to Christ’s special birth.
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The Christmas Wish
Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. 
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The Snowy Day
The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. 
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!
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Merry Christmas, Corduroy!
Corduroy is excited to celebrate Christmas! To get ready, he decorates his tree, bakes cookies, and wraps presents. When the snow starts falling on Christmas Eve, Corduroy hangs up his stocking and leaves a note for Santa.
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The Sweet Smell of Christmas (Scented Storybook)
Join Little Bear as he prepares for the holidays, all the while giving readers a chance to smell six wonderful scents including apple pie, christmas tree, hot chocolate, and more! 
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The Mitten
In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. 
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The Nutcracker
When Marie and her brother Fritz receive a special Christmas nutcracker from their uncle, Marie immediately feels something magical. This feeling is only the beginning of the epic adventure she goes on with the Nutcracker—into the cabinet, through the battle with the mice, and finally to the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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The Snowflake
High, high up in the clouds, a tiny snowflake is made. Perfectly fluffy and white, she tumbles and bounces on the clouds. But then, to her dismay, she begins to fall. . . .
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The Spider Who Saved Christmas
The Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.
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The Berenstain Bears - Merry Christmas
Come celebrate Christmas in Bear Country with two Berenstain Bears Classics stories! Featuring The Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze and Meet Santa Bear, this 2-in-1 paperback picture book is the perfect Christmas addition to your Berenstain Bears library.
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Merry and Hark - A Christmas Story
Merry has always wanted to go on a grand adventure, like the great Hero Owls from her favorite stories. But she is just a little owl. Little owls don't have adventures. Then one day, Merry falls asleep in her favorite tree—and wakes up in a big, noisy city! Can a little owl on a grand adventure find her way home?
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