This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07
Bear Stays Up for Christmas(2007)Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever(1997)The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.
A Christmas Carol(2003)A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
A Christmas Carol and Other Favorites(1996)Christmas carol / Charles Dickens -- Gift of the Magi / O. Henry -- Dick Spindler's family Christmas / Bret Harte.
A Christmas Dream(2007)In Rosa's tale, it is said that every Christmas Eve, for one hour's time beginning at the magical hour of midnight, animals are given the gift of speech. Imagining all that her equine friend, Rosa, might have to say, young Belinda is shocked to hear the sad story of Rosa's life and her fears of what the future might hold.
Christmas in Camelot(2001)
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey(2007)The widow McDowell and her seven-year-old son Thomas ask the gruff Jonathan Toomey, the best wood-carver in the valley, to carve the figures for a Christmas creche.
Christmas Tapestry(2004)A tapestry that is being used to cover a hole in a church wall at Christmas brings together an elderly couple who were separated during World War II.
Clifford's Christmas(2007)Emily Elizabeth tells how she and Clifford celebrated their previous Christmas, including Clifford's amusing encounter with Santa Claus.
Down Through the Chimney(2007)"CD includes read- and sing-along story and 12 bonus songs!"--Cover.
The Great Christmas Kidnapping Caper(2007)Marvin the mouse and his friends settle into a dollhouse at Macy's department store, but they risk going into the outside world when Santa disappears and they need to rescue him in time for Christmas.
Madeline's Christmas(2007)Christmas finds everyone sick in bed with a cold, except for Madeline, who runs the school with the help of a rug-selling magician.
Merry Creature Christmas(2004)Star, a wild colt living with the other animals in the deep forest, bravely wakes Big Bear from hibernation, and they all celebrate a Creature Christmas. A read-along activity CD included.
Mr. Finnegan's Giving Chest(2005)On Christmas Eve, with help from a mysterious toymaker and a magic box, a young girl learns about the spirit of giving.
The Night Before Christmas(1984)A well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.
The Night Before Christmas: Poem(2000)Presents the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.
On Christmas Eve(2006)Eight-year-old Tess is convinced that if she believes and stays aware of the magic around her, she will meet Santa Claus on Christmas Eve of 1958, when she will thank him for his gifts and ask him to use his magic to cure her best friend's father of cancer.
The Polar Express(2004)A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell(2006)You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a bell, some bows, some gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer!
'Tis the Season(2007)Flora and Ruby celebrate their first Christmas in Camden Falls after losing their parents.
Too Many Tamales(2002)Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when, hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.
When Santa Fell to Earth(2006)When he and his caravan come crashing down to earth during a thunderstorm two weeks before Christmas, Santa is befriended by two children, Charlotte and Ben, who try to help him save the holiday from the tricks and moneymaking schemes of Gerold Geronimus Goblynch and to take off in time for his annual rounds.
Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve(2004)A boy from Finnmark and his ice bear help scare away some hungry trolls so that Kyri and her father can enjoy their Christmas Eve meal.
Zelda and Ivy One Christmas(2006)After making a special Christmas gift for their elderly neighbor, two sisters find just what they wanted under their tree.