How Murray Saved Christmas

How Murray Saved Christmas
Author: Mike Reiss
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2004-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 014250145X

A hilarious Christmas story from an Emmy award-winning writer of The Simpsons! When Santa’s knocked out cold by a Jack-in-the-Boxer’s walloping punch, deli owner Murray Kleiner reluctantly agrees to take his place. The suit doesn’t fit, Murray smells a bit like pickles, and there’s no way he can remember the names of all those reindeer. But with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds out that even though he’s not big enough to fill Santa’s suit, he’s got more than enough heart to get the job done. * "Reiss scores a bull's-eye with this hilarious debut. Catrow's puckish watercolors are equal to Reiss's wit and lightning pace." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Finally, a Christmas book that lives up to its title!" --Matthew Groening, creator of The Simpsons

Santa Claustrophobia

Santa Claustrophobia
Author: Mike Reiss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Characters and characteristics in literature
ISBN: 9780843177565

Santa is in trouble again when Doc Holiday, therapist to the holiday stars, diagnoses him with a severe case of Santa Claustrophobia. The Doc takes it on himself to gather up the rest of the holiday stars to fill in for Santa while the big guy recuperates in Aruba. The challenges become immediately apparent as the Easter Bunny paints all of the toys in pastels, Lincoln and Washington fight over who should run things, Columbus insists he must sail West to go East to make the deliveries, and the April Fool manages to do everything wrong! Christmas is out of control, and it becomes clear to Doc Holiday that there's only one person who can set things right. Illustrated by David Catrow.

The Christmas Company

The Christmas Company
Author: Alys Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1947892282

She's out to save her town from a real-life Scrooge... The small town of Miller’s Point is known across the country for their annual Dickensian Christmas festival. When the celebration is threatened by Clark Woodward, a miserly, big-city businessman, Kate Buckner steps up to save her hometown, their traditions, and her favorite holiday. But, along the way, she realizes that the man she’s trying to protect her town from might need some rescuing of his own. With a lot of heart and a little Christmas magic, Kate is convinced she can teach Clark to love her favorite holiday. But can such different people learn to open up and love each other? This heartwarming romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham.

Merry Un-Christmas

Merry Un-Christmas
Author: Mike Reiss
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0060591269

Noelle celebrates the only day in Christmas City that is not Christmas, by undecorating the tree, greeting the postman, and going to school.

The Legend of the Candy Cane

The Legend of the Candy Cane
Author: Lori Walburg
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310212472

In this Christmas picture book, children will learn the Christian Symbolism behind the candy cane and the importance of sharing the story of Jesus with others.

The Tooth Fairy Wars

The Tooth Fairy Wars
Author: Kate Coombs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416979158

A determined young boy and a no-nonsense Tooth Fairy tussle over who gets to keep his baby teeth.

Santa's Eleven Months Off

Santa's Eleven Months Off
Author: Mike Reiss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2018-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781643104355

In this hilarious picture book, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on a campaign of adventure and self-improvement, from international espionage to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter what he does, he's still Santa Claus.

The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas

The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
Author: Laura Murray
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698173767

The holidays are for giving thanks and nothing can stop this Gingerbread Man from delivering his to his favorite member of the community! Everyone in class is busy practicing songs and making goodies for their trip to town to thank community helpers, and the Gingerbread Man has made a card for someone extra sweet. But before he can deliver his gift, whipping wind and swirling snow come to town, too. Slushy sidewalks are no place for a cookie, but this Gingerbread Man won’t let a little bad weather stop him! “I’ll search on my own, as fast as I can! I’ll dash through this snow. I’m the Gingerbread Man!” With all the flavors of the season and generous dashes of kindness and gratitude, the Gingerbread Man’s newest adventure makes for a perfect read-aloud throughout the holidays. Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

The Unicorns Who Saved Christmas

The Unicorns Who Saved Christmas
Author: Mary Winn Heider
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762495707

In this delightful and hilarious holiday picture book, can a troop of unicorns really save Christmas? It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's reindeer are sick with the chicken pox. They can't pull his sleigh, so Santa needs some serious help. Will the unicorns save Christmas despite coming down with a case of hiccups? Or will Christmas have to be canceled?

Happy Holidays--Animated!

Happy Holidays--Animated!
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2019-04-18
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476672938

Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.