Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas

Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas
Author: Elise Primavera
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2017-11-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547537093

It's getting toward Christmas at the Bing Cherry Hotel, and Auntie Claus is preparing for her annual "business trip." Just before she is ready to leave, her favorite nephew, Christopher Kringle, begins to have doubts about the family business. To settle the matter, Auntie Claus summons Chris for tea, but like any self-respecting Kringle, Chris decides to take matters into his own hands: He plans to get on the Bad-Boys-and-Girls List on purpose! Even after his older sister, Sophie, reveals that their great-aunt, Auntie Claus, is really Santa's sister, Chris needs to see for himself, in order to believe. In this companion to the much loved Auntie Claus, come along on a magical journey with Sophie Kringle's little brother, Chris, to a place you may have seen only in your dreams. And discover that anything is possible, when you have the key to Christmas!

Auntie Claus

Auntie Claus
Author: Elise Primavera
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1999
Genre: Aunts
ISBN: 015201909X

When her eccentric Auntie Claus leaves for her annual business trip, Sophie Kringle stows away in her luggage, travels with her to the North Pole, and discovers that her aunt is really Santa's sister and helper. Beautiful illustrations add warmth to a delightful storyline.

Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays

Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
Author: Elise Primavera
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416954856

When Sophie is cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy in her school's performance of the Nutcracker, her Auntie Claus forgoes her usual fall business trip and transforms New York City into the North Pole, with some unpleasant consequences.

The Legend of the Christmas Witch

The Legend of the Christmas Witch
Author: Aubrey Plaza
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593350804

From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.

Memoirs of an Elf

Memoirs of an Elf
Author: Devin Scillian
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627537759

It's Christmas Eve and Spark Elf has the very important job of keeping Santa Claus on schedule as he travels the globe in 24 hours delivering presents. Small in stature with pointy ears and stopwatch in hand, Spark lets Santa know it's time to go. He programs the GPS while the other elves secure the toy bag and check the Nice list. Little known fact: We don't even bring the Naughty list with us. Six hours into the trip Santa, sleigh and crew begin to fall behind--so many cuddly doggies to pet and extra cookies to eat. The jolly group makes up time in Brazil and soon find themselves back at the North Pole. Their work is done. But wait, there's something left in the bag--but it isn't a present at all--it's a family dog! Well known fact: Santa gives things away. He does not take things! Momma Claus comes to the rescue with a plan to get the dog back to his family. Can Santa return the family's beloved pooch in time to keep their Christmas merry?

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells
Author: Susan Jeffers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Children's songs
ISBN: 9781669666080

Presents an illustrated version of the Christmas song with a girl, a boy, their pony, and their dog journeying to their Grandma's house.

The Wild Christmas Reindeer

The Wild Christmas Reindeer
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525515798

Little Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlerstangled up, she knew she had to try something different."Beautifully conceived and finely wrought." -- Booklist (starred review)"Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book." -- Kirkus Reviews"AA? sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best." -- Publishers Weekly"This tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours." -- School Library Journal

Summer Vacation at My Grandparent's House

Summer Vacation at My Grandparent's House
Author: Regina L. McBride
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1468539418

Traveling to Mississippi during summer vacation was what a little girl who grew up in Michigan who looked forward to summer vacation . She enjoyed seeing her grandparents and took comfort in appreciating the southern life and hospitality. Her comfort came from spending time with family, enjoying home cooked meals and feeding farm animals. It was a time for fun and adventure, however, the life lessons were priceless.

The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas

The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas
Author: Mike Berenstain
Publisher: HarperFestival
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062075536

Ho, ho, ho! It’s Christmas Eve, and Mama wants to teach the Bears that there’s more to the holidays than just television specials. The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming retelling of Clement Clark Moore’s classic Christmas tale, is an enchanting addition to this New York Times bestselling series. With its focus on family fun and wholesome lessons, the Berenstain Bears is the perfect series to retell a classic Christmas tale like The Night Before Christmas.

Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Ms. Rapscott's Girls
Author: Elise Primavera
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0142425613

"At Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents, Ms. Rapscott teaches her students How to Get Lost on Purpose, resulting in a series of fantastical adventures that makes each learn a little something about courage, strength, bravery, and teamwork"--