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Home for Chinese New Year: A Story Told in English and Chinese by Wei Jie - Book Review

Submitted by JSessions on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 12:14pm
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Home for Chinese New Year: A Story Told in English and Chinese (Hardcover)

By Jie Wei, Can Xu (Illustrator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9781602209992
Availability: Backordered
Published: Shanghai Press - October 10th, 2017

Home for Chinese New Year is told in English and Chinese. The story is more mature and due to tone aimed at older children. The colors, while muted, fit the mood of the story perfectly. It is a story of trying to come home and how there is no sacrifice too big to make. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

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The Family Christmas Book Collection

Submitted by ngeorge@northsh... on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 9:52am

Christmas is coming- we've had a little snow, carols are playing in every store, people are a little kinder to their neighbors. But for me the ultimate knowledge that the season is upon us is marked by one of my siblings carrying up the “Christmas box,” a gigantic appliance box circa 1982.

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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas by Russell Hoban - Book Review

Submitted by mcornwell@north... on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 8:59am
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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (Hardcover)

By Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781524714574
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - October 24th, 2017

Undoubtedly one of my favorite Christmas books - the perfect homage to Gift of the Magi. The Hoban's illustrations bring out the true meaning of Christmas. You'll want a copy for yourself and one to send to the grandchildren. ~ Reviewed by Martha Cornwell

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The Nutcracker in Harlem by T. E. McMorrow - Book Review

Submitted by mcornwell@north... on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 8:57am
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The Nutcracker in Harlem: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (Hardcover)

By T. E. McMorrow, James Ransome (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780061175985
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: HarperCollins - September 26th, 2017

A diverse Nutcracker set in 1920s Harlem with a Jazz vibe! Illustrations by James Ransome make this a must have for your Christmas collection. ~ Reviewed by Martha Cornwell

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The Little Reindeer by Nicola Killen - Book Review

Submitted by wkaaz@northshire.com on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 8:11am
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The Little Reindeer (My Little Animal Friend) (Hardcover)

By Nicola Killen, Nicola Killen (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781481486866
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - September 19th, 2017

Ollie follows the sound of jingle bells into the forest only to find one of Santa's reindeer! Charming illustrations and shiny details adorn this magical tale full of winter surprises! Perfect for the youngest readers in your life! ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

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