*New & Notable Kids' Books - December Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated December 5, 2024
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O Christmas Tree!: A Christmas Song
Running Press
Paper Book
Decorate a jolly Christmas tree along with adorable woodland creatures in this festive new holiday board book--perfect for family singalongs! Share the joyful wonder of decorating the Christmas tree in this whimsical new board book. Sing along to a Christmas carol classic, "O Christmas Tree" with...
The gingerbread house Jack's family ate
DiPucchio, Kelly
Paper Book
A hilarious, wacky Christmas tale from the New York Times bestselling author, Kelly Dipucchio, based on the classic children's rhyme, The House That Jack Built! This is the house Jack's family ate! This is the mother who's wrapping up gifts while secretly...
Hanukkah Hippity-hop
Kimmel, Barbara/ Zurita, Ana (ILT)
It's time to celebrate--and get your wiggles out--by doing the Hanukkah Hippity-Hop! March like a Maccabee and stomp your feet. Then shake like the jelly in a doughnut treat. An active approach to Hanukkah for toddlers.
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
Ritt, Melody Howard/ Gould, Nia (ILT)
Best friends Charley Chipmunk and Seymour Squirrel are planning their Hanukkah celebration. "I'll fry the latkes, and you bring the menorah and the candles," Seymour suggests. But when Hanukkah arrives Charley can't remember what he is supposed to bring. He knows it started with the letter...
It's winter!
Kurilla, Rene?e
Paper Book
There's so much to love about winter! From snowball fights with friends to holidays spent with loved ones, cozy up with this celebration of a festive, favorite season from #1 New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla. Flurries flutter, soft and light. It's...
Frostfire
MacKay, Elly
Paper Book
On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire? Miriam seems to have...
Already All the Love
Farid, Diana
Paper Book
Celebrate everything a new baby is in this moment-already able, strong, and brave-and what they could grow to be-a friend, a helper, a teacher. This gorgeous, giftable book includes stunning illustrations by celebrated Polynesian artist Shar Tuiasoa. "An excellent choice for...
Ten Little Ducklings
Rowland, Lucy
Paper Book
Join ten little ducklings as they enjoy an exciting day of play in this search-and-find board book, perfect for Easter baskets and all year round! The sun is up, it's a brand new day. Ten little ducklings want to play. So close your eyes, you mustn't peek. Let's play...
Follow Your Heart
Dodd, Emma.
Paper Book
An inspirational book about the importance of letting your heart show you the way. Each day that dawns brings a fresh new start. Adventures await when you follow your heart. This new picture book from best-selling creator...
Love Is Here with You: A Lullaby of Blessings
Gopal, Jyoti Rajan
Paper Book
In this original lullaby, rich cultural traditions combine with a family's hopes for their baby to create a soothing ritual sure to be a favorite bedtime read and baby shower gift. May mighty Durga, fierce and true, guard your slumbers all night through. ...
Wait a minotaur
Ebbeler, Jeffrey
When his new school hallways start to feel like a labyrinth, how will Gus the minotaur and his human pal Nick stay calm and find their way to the correct classroom? Find out in this action-packed early reader from comics artist Jeffrey Ebbeler. It's Nick's first day at a new...
From Megabat with Love
Humphrey, Anna
Paper Book
Megabat loves Bird Girl, but he's having trouble coming up with a Valentine's surprise that she actually likes. Daniel is trying to earn his Caring and Sharing Bird Scout badge by bringing valentines to residents at a retirement home. Megabat keeps trying to impress Bird Girl with his marvelous...
Super sleuth : a murder mystery
Walliams, David
From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery - with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery...
Unraveled
Messenger, Shannon
Paper Book
The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can't-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe's point of view. Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all...
Dog Man 13 : Big Jim Begins
Pilkey, Dav/ Pilkey, Dav (ILT)
Paper Book
In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you...
Taylor Swift - wildest dreams, a biography
Wainer, Erica
Paper Book
A dazzling must-have picture book biography for the rabid Taylor Swift lover. Features illustrations of the pop icon, from childhood to fearless stardom, and the story of how she broke out to share her sparkle with the rest of the world. Since the release of her self-titled...
We celebrate the light
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the...
History As It Happened : A Map-by-map Guide
Dorling Kindersley Ltd. (COR)
Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history. Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12. ...

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