Archives for December 1, 2024

This month, the holidays collide with Read a New Book Month, and we’ve got plenty of great seasonal reads for you. Here are our favorites to get you in the holiday spirit.

Finding Nutmeg

By Greg Clarke

Finding Nutmeg tells the tale of one boy’s magical adventure to the North Pole. After finding a magical coin outside his grandad’s workshop, Sean embarks on a mission to return it to its rightful owner: Nutmeg the Elf. Join Sean as he meets elves, reindeer and even a talking snowman, while learning the importance of friendship, being kind and caring for others.
Ages 3-8.

Minty The Mischievous Elf

By Tara Lala

Peppermint is the naughtiest elf in the South Pole. This Christmas, she wants to make sure Angela, a girl at the top of the nice list, gets no presents from Santa. Will Peppermint’s pranks put Angela on the naughty list, or will Angela change Peppermint into a good elf before it’s too late? A holiday story that reminds children that good always triumphs over evil, and it’s important to be kind to those who are kind to you. Ages 3-8.

The Night Sky Lined With Silver

By Yvonne David

In the blustery winter of 1938, the Bieman Buddies’ sledding adventure abruptly ends due to a horrible storm. As they rush home to escape the winter wipeout, they realize that Uncle Morrie is missing. Since the rescue team cannot look for him in the treacherous snowy conditions, the Bieman Buddies pray for their own Hanukkah miracle. This charming tale captures the essence of Hanukkah, a story of miracles and survival. Ages 8-12.

Needles, The Forgotten Christmas Tree

By Richard Wagner

Needles looks different from the other Christmas trees. He’s smaller with fewer branches and is made fun of by the other trees on the Christmas tree farm. Will Needles ever be chosen to become someone’s beautiful Christmas tree, or will he be left out in the cold? Ages 3-8.

Santa’s Magical Reindeer: Becoming Pen Pals

By Michele Monaco

This is a sweet story of the Famous Eight reindeer’s search for kids who believe in Christmas magic. This Christmas season, Prancer, Vixen, and Dasher decide to look for pen pals to add magic and joy for kids around the world. Perfect to teach children about friendships and forming new relationships.

The Gnomes of Fibberton

In her picture book debut, author and homeschooling mom Becky Bell takes young readers into the magical, whimsical world of Fibberton. Much like Aesop’s fables, The Gnomes of Fibberton is a story about a faraway place where mysterious gnomes keep track of the lies, half-truths, and tall tales of the children throughout the world. This book helps young readers understand why honesty matters in a fun and magical way.

BONUS***: The book includes a QR code that will direct young readers and their parents to a fun song recorded by the gnomes themselves! It’s a really fun book to read! Young children will love this whimsical story!

The Boogie Barn Band

At a farm just over the hill something amazing is happening. Animals are gathering to play together in The Boogie Barn Band! With Reggie the Dog on drums, Hank the Horse on Bass, and other animal bandmates, their music and words tell a story that pleases the ears, eyes, and body. Along with learning about these animal friends and the instruments they play, young readers also get to sing and dance along withThe Boogie Barn Band.

BONUS***: The book features an embedded QR code concert ticket. Scan the ticket and join the band for an interactive concert experience!

The Boogie Barn Band was created by husband and wife author team William Nephew and Natalie Neal with the hopes of introducing children to the magical world of music. William is an award-winning musician with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic songwriting and music production. Natalie is a speech-language pathologist and child development specialist with over 20 years of experience working in clinical and educational settings. William and Natalie have a passion for connecting with children through music and movement.

I love the whole idea of the connection of music and movement which is so important for young children!

Both of these books are the first in their respective series, with additional books scheduled to release in 2025.

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this featured book post. Images were also provided.